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The previews for this episode had me sorta cautious, I really wasn't too sure about the whole slay for money thing that it looked like they were going to do. Luckily this was way cooler than I'd expected.

The Giles/Willow seen was pure brilliance. With the exception of betrayal from Buffy I can't imagine a more disappointing development than Willow dabbling in dark forces. Last season Giles confided in Willow that he was leaving and seemed to trust her as his successor in the group. I'm not sure when he is leaving again but another confrontation between the two seems inevitable.

The dark Willow storyline is one that holds tons of promise and will prevent a pretty novel dilemna for the Scoobies. Even more so than Angelus, Willow turning to the dark side is something they would have to take every step to change before having to make the choice to stop her. I don't want to see this storyline end in a negative fashion but it would be something very interesting to explore.

Also in regards to what Leeky said there was definitely a bit of split personality type action going on during that kitchen scene. It could just be a matter of Willow snapping and realizing she was being a bitca but the insinuation seems that there is more than one Willow rattling around in that head. Evil possession is played out so hopefully that won't be the way they go with this.

Can't say I'm familiar with Jonathan or the Flying Monkey Kid but Warren was cool last season. It's tough to take these kid seriously at all but I guess that's sorta the point isn't it? The flashback to their group's origin was too cool.

Originally I thought the Willow thing might be the reason for Giles leaving but now it looks more likely that it will be Buffy's refusal to grow up. It's understandable that she wants to see Angel and that things are still very tough for her. But as usually Buffy passed responsibility to Giles without any consideration. As long as Giles is present I don't see Buffy embracing responsibility of the real world type. He's gonna have to show some tough love so that Buffy can grow as an individual.

Quick question: is the Watcher Council still affiliated with Buffy in any way? I know that they were no longer condemning her actions and that Giles was reinstated as a paid watcher. It would seem that the Council would be willing to give Buffy a hand with living expenses, but in doing so they would probably try to put Buffy back under their thumb.