(Angel and Fred are walking along a dimly lit sewer tunnel with Fred holding a big ice cream cone.)

FRED: This has been the best night ever! First there's you taking me to ice cream, then there is the ice cream, then that monster jumps out of the freezer and you're all brave and Fred, watch out!, and then we get to chase it down into the sewers, which are just so bleak and oppressive and - homey. And, and I could build a condo down here.

ANGEL: I'm glad you're having fun.

FRED: You think maybe the monster just wanted a sugar cone?

ANGEL: I doubt it. Durslar beasts don't usually come above ground like that. They tend to stick to the sewers.

FRED: Lucky stiffs. They get to lead lives of mysterious sewage while I'm just plain ol' boring ol' Fred.

ANGEL: Boring? That's not a word I'd use for you.

FRED: Fine. Nutty-ol'-goonie-bird-up-in her-room-doin'-nothin'-but-moochin'-off-Angel Fred. I swear I don't know how you all put up with me. I practically need flashcards to understand my (looks past Angel) pretty crystals. Oh, look. They're everywhere.

(A dull roaring sounds and Fred jumps back.)

FRED: It wasn't me.

ANGEL: Oh, no, no, no. We must be near the Durslar's lair. Why don't you head back on to the hotel. I can take it from here.

FRED: But shouldn't we call Wesley first and maybe, you know, the army?

ANGEL: Nah. Durslar beasts are pretty Faulknerian. Lotta sound, no fury. Think you can find your way back okay?

FRED: I think so. 128 meters back, eastward fork, 207 meters to the southward fork, hang a right, 12 meters in... I'm just being a big nerd again, aren't I? I'm gonna go now.

(Fred heads down the tunnel and Angel turns to walk towards the Durslar's lair.)

FRED: (turning back around) A-are you sure you're gonna be okay? Because I can stay with you. I really don't mind.

ANGEL: I'll be fine.

FRED: You don't need me. Okay. Bye!

(Fred disappears around the corner then sticks her head out to look back around it.)

FRED: Are you sure?

ANGEL: (amused) I'm fine!

FRED: Okay. Bye then!

(Finally leaves for good, with Angel watching her go, big smile on his face - not noticing the Durslar coming up behind him.)

• Angel & Fred
• Fred's Pylea-induced craziness

written by: Mere Smith; Original transcript anonymous. Edited and formatted for this site by me.. Full transcript at:
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