More Trouble than it's worth.

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Drabble: 100 words: Buffy and Giles, Ides of March Edition

“More trouble than it's worth half the time,” Buffy sympathized, patting Giles' hand, “The whole dream thing. The not knowing if it means anything. I'll be careful.”

The Watcher would not be placated. His soul was screaming, and he knew the voice of prophesy when he heard it. “Buffy,” he insisted fervently, “you cannot go out there. It's not safe.”

The Slayer tried to laugh it off, but his worry had her worried. Buffy shook herself a little, worried sure, but... “Giles what am I supposed to tell Mom? I didn't come home because my Watcher had a dream?”