I looked around for you last night, but you weren't around. I'm hoping it was just that Adam wouldn't let you online again, and not that you regret what happened yesterday.

I do not regret one moment of what happened yesterday. The only regret I have is that...well...I had dinner with Buffy and Spike last night, and they saw the mark.

They reacted just as you predicted. They were very angry, and it may be a good idea to avoid them for a while. What surprised me was how hurt they were. I expected them to be mad then get over it, but they say we betrayed them. They plan on trying to break the claim.

I'm really hoping that Adam will let you online this morning while Salina's still at work, so we can talk. If not, know this, I will NOT let them break the claim. It feels so right, and I love you so much. I will not let that happen.

We are having dinner again tonight so they can figure out "what to do with Dawn". I believe those were Buffy's exact words. Hopefully, I can get them to see reason, and everything will calm down.

I was really hoping to talk to you today. I need to hear your voice, feel your touch, know that you are okay.

I love you.

--Dawn