[ It's a strange feeling, a sour mixture of shame and relief. He discovers in the moment he reads her text that he just wants her to be okay, even if it means letting go for a little while. Even if it means that she decides she doesn't want anything to do with him. He can't leave -- but he can let her go. At least he's had practice with that. ]
( buffy never really likes promises from other people, because they always seem like such an open door to disappointment. then again, this is giles. he hasn't managed to get sick of her yet, unless moving to england really was about escaping her. so. that's okay. giles can make her promises, because )
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All right. I'm not going anywhere, I promise.
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okay. i trust you.
( somethings are unchangeable. )
talk soon. i promise.