WESLEY: I didn't say you had emotional problems. I said you had *an* emotional problem. It's quite different.

GILES: My 'attachment' to the Slayer is not a problem. In point of fact, it's been a very...

WESLEY: The way you've handled this assignment is something of an embarrassment to the council.

GILES: If you want to criticize my methods, fine. But you can keep your snide remarks to yourself. And while you're at it, don't criticize my methods.

WESLEY: The fact is, you're no longer qualified to act as Watcher. It's not your fault. You've done well. It's simply time for somebody else to take the field.

Giles looks at him, then past him through the window to the main area.

GILES: Now's a good time to start.

Wesley turns to look as well, and there they see four Eliminati come to take them to Balthazar.

• Buffy & Giles

written by: Douglas Petrie; Transcribed by: AleXander Thompson. Full transcript at:
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