(Graveyard. patrol.)

BUFFY: It's just, different, you know? A picnic. First of all, daylight - kind of a new venue, Buffywise. And the best part - he said he would bring all the food, so all I have to do was to show up and eat. Those are two things I'm really good at.

WILLOW: So he's nice?

BUFFY: Very, very.

WILLOW: And there's sparkage?

BUFFY: Yeah. He's- have you seen his arms? Those are good arms to have. I really like him. I do.

WILLOW: But..?

BUFFY: I don't know. I really like being around him, you know? And I think he cares about me.. but.. I just.. feel like something's missing.

WILLOW: He's not making you miserable?

BUFFY: Exactly. Riley seems so solid. Like he wouldn't cause me heartache.

WILLOW: (Fake worry) Get out. Get out while there's still time.

BUFFY: I know.. I have to get away from that bad boy thing. There's no good there. Seeing Angel in LA.. even for five minutes.. hello to the pain.

WILLOW: The pain is not a friend.

BUFFY: But I can't help thinking - isn't that where the fire comes from? Can a nice, safe relationship be that intense? I know it's nuts, but.. part of me believes that real love and passion have to go hand in hand with pain and fighting.

(Suddenly a vampire jumps out from behind a bush. Buffy stakes him without so much as looking the other way. He crumbles to dust and she and Willow continue on their way)

BUFFY: I wonder where I get that from.

• Buffy & Angel
• Buffy & Riley
• Buffy's Love Life in general

written by: Tracey Forbes; Transcribed by Collie. (Paranoia@slayme.com). Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/65somethingblue.html