[ ...she doesn't want to scold him. she definitely doesn't want to. who knows what troubles could be churning in the once-again-lieutenant's mind? that in itself, she thought, could've been it.

but his words had still stung. they'd bitten into her. for she, buffy believes, hadn't behaved in any way that was unlike herself. whatever earnestness archie had mentioned was only her own usual sass.

so, cautiously: ] No harm? No foul. As long as it's not a case of cabin fever, maybe we're better off sorting it out when you're home...