"Alright, alright. Soldiers are out. Got it." The joke was still in her voice, but more tempered. Remembering the last soldier Buffy had. And her role in that.

She knew that she should apologize. Somehow. But what could she even say? I'm sorry I stole your body and slept with your boyfriend?

I'm sorry I shot and poisoned Angel?

I'm sorry I tried to kill you.

I'm sorry-

She cleared her throat. "The, uh...boats. You want me to check 'em out? Make sure they're all vamp-free?"