Quentin: Congratulations, you passed. You exhibited extraordinary courage and clearheadedness in battle. The Council is very pleased.

BUFFY: (deadpan) Do I get a gold star?

Quentin: I understand that you're upset...

BUFFY: (with controlled fury) You understand *nothing*. You set that monster loose, and he came after my mother.

Quentin: You think the test was unfair?

BUFFY: I think you better leave town before I get my strength back.

Quentin: (evenly) We're not in the business of fair, Miss Summers, we're fighting a war.

GILES: You're *waging* a war. She's fighting it. There is a difference.

Quentin: Mr. Giles, if you don't mind...

GILES: The test is done. We're finished.

Quentin: Not quite. She passed. You didn't. (faces him) The Slayer is not the only one who must perform in this situation. I've recommended to the Council, and they've agreed, that you be relieved of your duties as Watcher immediately. You're fired.

GILES: On what grounds?

Quentin: Your affection for your charge has rendered you incapable of clear and impartial judgment. You have a father's love for the child, and that is useless to the cause. It would be best if you had no further contact with the Slayer.

GILES: (with hostility) I'm not going anywhere.

Quentin: No, well, I didn't expect you would adhere to that. However, if you interfere with the new Watcher, or countermand his authority in any way, you will be dealt with. Are we clear?

GILES: Oh, we're very clear.

Quentin: (bows slightly to Buffy) Congratulations again.

BUFFY: (vehemently) Bite me.

Quentin: (chuckles ruefully) Yes, well, colorful girl.

• Buffy & Giles
• Giles role as Watcher
• Watcher's Council

written by: David Fury; Transcribed by: AleXander Thompson. Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/46helpless.html