5. Quantum Leap
150 words
Giles didn't smell right. Oz couldn't quite put his finger on it, but the scent was just…off. Sure, ever since the guy had stopped wearing so much tweed, his scent had stopped being as stuffy, but this was different.
They were alone in the library. Giles was in his office, but Oz could hear him. He was talking to someone, but Oz could clearly see the office phone resting in its cradle on the desk.
"Al, what am I supposed to do here? I'm the mentor of a vampire slayer, a witch, a werewolf, and a boy and a girl who can't stop bickering with each other for two seconds!"
After listening for a few more moments, Oz stormed into the office. He stared into Giles' eyes. "Who are you?" he demanded.
Giles' eyes widened, surprised. Instead of taking off his glasses and cleaning them, he gulped. "Oh, boy."