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4.12 A New Man Spike: "And I'm supposed to just help you, out of the evilness of my heart?" It's really a shame that the titles of these episodes aren't given, because this one was so apt; Spike is a new vampire, Giles becomes a new demon, and Buffy actually has her very own commando. Riley isn't Angel (I have a hard time seeing Buffy with anyone but Angel) but he's an interesting character in his own right and I'm enjoying this story arc. It's obvious that Riley has issues with Buffy being stronger. Maybe Angel was just more secure in his masculinity. Maggie Walsh has better things to do than hang out with a bunch of kids? She's the smartest person they've ever met? Buffy clearly lacks a strong father figure? Come on. This was more than Giles being out of the loop; it was downright insulting. But I did enjoy the Ethan scenes, especially the scenes in the bar with the zingers going back and forth. (My favorite was the one about "you know demons -- it's all exaggeration and blank verse.") Certainly Giles would never have fallen for Ethan's ploy if he hadn't been so upset about the way everyone was treating him. The Giles/Spike scenes were a hoot, and the high point for me. Even though he's still the brat we know and love, Spike has changed; theoretically, he could have killed Giles in demon form, couldn't he, but we knew he wouldn't. And I loved Giles stopping the car so that he could scare Maggie. So we hear that there is a dark disturbance in the force; 314 (Maggie's secret room number) is freaking out the demon population. We sort of knew from the beginning, though, that the Initiative was Not A Good Thing. Demons, vampires, whatever; an organization that captures creatures and experiments on them just feels wrong. Stake 'em and send 'em back to the starting line, that's what I say. Bits and pieces: -- If Willow and Tara didn't fricasee that rose themselves, what did? Was it an Ethan spell by-product? And why did Willow lie to Buffy about being with Tara? -- No gutwrenching birthday this year. It certainly would have been if she'd killed Giles, though. -- It's nearly February, even in the Buffyverse, since she just turned 19. Why isn't it a new semester by now? -- Where did Giles' pants come from? If he doesn't sleep in them, wouldn't he have noticed a few minor changes when he put them on that morning? Quotes: Buffy: "But this is so nice. Having everyone together for my birthday. Of course, you could smash in all my toes with a hammer and it will still be the bestest Buffy birthday bash in a big long while." Giles: "Actually, Willow and Xander did all the planning. I'm not sure I would have gone with the surprise party. You know, you have enough things jumping out at you in the dark." Buffy: "Professor Walsh says that adrenaline is like exercise but without the exorbitant gym fees." Anya: "A gift is traditional. I've read about it." Xander: "That's among friends. With bitter enemies we don't give them my lamp." Walsh: "So, the Slayer." Buffy: "Yeah. That's me." Walsh: "We thought you were a myth." Buffy: "Well, you were myth-taken." Walsh: "It's only our methods that differ. We use the latest in scientific technology and state-of-the-art weaponry, and you, if I understand it correctly, poke them with a sharp stick." Riley: "Buffy. When I saw you stop the world from, you know, ending, I just assumed that was a big week for you. Turns out I suddenly find myself needing to know the plural of apocalypse." Ethan: "We used to be friends, Ripper. When did all that fall apart?" Giles: "The same time you started to worship chaos." Ethan: "Oh, religious intolerance. Sad, there. I mean, just look at the Irish troubles." Ethan: "You know demons. It's all exaggeration and blank verse." Giles: "If you can't find third gear, don't try for third gear!" Spike: "I'm doing my best. I don't know if I'm driving this thing or wearing it." Giles: "It's perfectly serviceable." Spike: (laughs) "Funny hearing a Fyarl demon say serviceable. Had a couple of them working for me once. They're more like, 'Like to crush. Crush now?' Strong though. You won't meet a jar you can't open for the rest of your life." Giles: "I really like this feeling. Sort of mindless need to destroy. This anger and rage." Spike: "Good times. Go with it." Willow: "It stole Giles' car." Xander: "Why would a demon steal a car?" Anya: "Why would a demon steal that car?" Spike: "Hey, picked up a tail." Giles: "Yes. Just a little one. It hurts when I sit." Spike: "I mean someone is following us." Ethan: "I really got to learn to just do the damage and get out of town. It's the stay and gloat that gets me every time." Giles: "Buffy, I don't want to ask you to betray any confidences, and I certainly don't want to interfere..." Buffy: "Uh-oh, you have but-face." Three out of four stakes, Billie |
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