[pm] If you haven’t noticed Buff, I’m not really the get out and socialize type these days. And there’s nothing much that I bring to the table that I can’t give you in a phone call or an email. No one out there will notice I’m gone. Besides, I don’t look too swell on paper either. Me being a fringe Scooby for a little while might actually help you. And you don’t need to worry about anyone on my tail. I’ve got the ways and the experience. I’ll make sure none of you are in danger if I go.

[Pm] You can do what you want. I’ve said all I can think of to make you stay… I think if you were to stay here under the radar you’d still be more useful than being gone. You’re one of the most powerful people we have on our side, and magic has the advantage of being something that the media and government literally cannot track as of yet. But go if you really think it’s what’s best.

[pm] What if I promised to come back?

[Pm] I cant say it wouldn’t piss me off that you left in the first place. I could never hate you, obviously. But you cant leave at a time like this. Or I mean, I dont want you to. This is about Faith isn’t it? Look, I understand you love her. But you know my opinion on this and you know what I’ve sacrificed for the greater good. We’re on the verge of a war here, one with humans involved. We cant fight this the way we always have, we need the gang to be at full strength. You understand that. Faith is a criminal, and I know she’s trying to find her retribution. I get that, but with these news reporters watching our every move don’t you think they’d notice if one of us went off to go find her? We have to be careful now. Certain actions look a certain way and they might be used against us. Plus, reporters might follow you. You might lead them to Faith. Then the cops will not only arrest her, but you. What good can either of you do in jail?

[pm] Did you have anyone in mind, my dear?

[pm] I don’t really keep a lot of lawuees as my friends. They dont really seem to understand why its better for the law to stay out of these matters. But, if the crooked lawyers that the vampires have are planning on trying to make some sort of law to stop us from being able to kill the things that go bump in the night, we need somebody who can fight it. There’s got to be a lawyer somewhere willing to stand up for the human race.

[pm] You should weigh your words carefully, and try to show your conviction without becoming too emotionally compromised, but make sure your stance is clear as well. You are a great young woman, Ms. Summers, I have every confidence the public will be able to see that. If you would like any further assistance in this, or merely someone to stand by your side, it will be my privilege and honour to oblige.

[Pm] Thank you for that, I think all of us who fight for this cause are going to have to stand together.

[pm] There is yet still time. I am working with Rupert and a Mr. Henson to compile enough documentation to turn sympathies away from the monsters. But I believe there is much you can do as well.

[Pm] I’m open to any and all ideas. I’ve been doing this for so long, but I’ve never felt quite this helpless. What can I do? I’d be willing to do just about anything, you know within the confines of being morally for the good of humankind and all that…