(Giles apartment.)

GILES: Well, based on Buffy's description, I believe the men that we're after look something like, um... Like this.

(He holds up the drawing of commando guys.)

XANDER: The latest in fall fascism. I like it. A bit full in the hips for my taste, but--

GILES: Oh, I think we can safely assume they're human, So, um, no research needed.

XANDER: No studying? Damn! Next thing they'll tell me is I'll have to eat jelly doughnuts or sleep with a supermodel to get things done around here. I ask you, how much can one man give?

GILES: Not too much, I'm afraid. Um... Once again I'd say that you and I will not be needed to help Buffy.

XANDER: Really?

GILES: Really.

XANDER: Well, how about this? We whip out the ouija board, light a few candles, Summon some ancient, unstoppable evil. Mayhem, mayhem, mayhem. We show up and kick its ass.

GILES: Wee bit unethical.

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