Change in Regimen 9?
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February 24th, 1996 LA General Hospital, Late Morning
"Well Merrick, I see from the guest sheet, that Buffy's been by already this week," Xander told the slowly improved but still comatose man, "I was rather hoping you might regain consciousness by now, but it looks like I might have to go through my father's plan after all. It appears a cousin of mine has taken a shine to her and is determined to continue assisting her in her duties."
He paused for a moment, then smiled disingenuously, "That tale of the small village wasn't the complete truth, you know, that's only where your family is from and landed, I'm surprised that you didn't at least let her know that the Watchers are not just the few covens of different magics living near Stonehenge, but a labyrinthine aggregation of international commerce, secular intrigue, and power that however unwieldy and mismanaged is going to come looking for her if I stop sending in updates in your handwriting."
"You what?" Pike asked as he came into the room, staring at Xander incredulously, "You know all about this stuff?"
"Yeah, it's not just that I know they exist, I was born into this stuff," he replied, "To keep Buffy from dealing with the Slayer stuff and her family problems, I've been creative with the books, Pike, adding two or three vampires to her weekly totals, and giving a little 'British narration' to keep them satisfied."
"So you're a Watcher guy?" Pike asked with disbelief.
"No, I'm who you think I am, but got caught up with a Slayer when I was really little," Alexander replied, not explaining just how young or how he was involved, "She saved my life and this is partial repayment."
"Oh," Pike replied, accepting the words with the somber look on a face usually smiling, "So why haven't you told Buffy?"
"Why worry her? And besides, does she even know about the rest of us?"
"Um, not really…" Pike conceded, "Maybe about Faith, but after everyone at the dance turned their backs on her and denied it, I don't know what she thinks."
"Well, if you're here, Buffy must be around here soon, huh?"
"Yeah, she should've been here already, ya better go before she finds out your secret."
"Thanks, I'll see you Monday, I have a plane to catch…"
