Buffy was enjoying her first night working at Caritas. True the singing of some of the demons left much to be desired, and handing out drinking and snacks was similar to her last job. But there was something comforting about being around Lorne and other friendly demons. It reminded her of Wiley's Bar back home, only she knew she'd never have to beat up Lorne for information. He'd tell her if there was any big uprising.
"Doll, you are the' best thing that ever happened to this place." Lorne came over smiling. "Word is spreading like fire that between my sanctuary spell and the slayer Caritas is the safest place to be."
"Really, wouldn't most demons be afraid of being in the same room with me?" Buffy asked, "I mean it's not like I've been running a pro-demon rally the past couple of years."
"You save the world from BAD Demons and the GOOD Demons respect and appreciate that" Lorne explained. "We don't all have slayer strength to protect us. Not that it's protected you from anything. Made you grow up way too fast."
"Lorne, I'm actually in a good mood can we please not bring up the past."
"Sure, as long as you understand that nothing's resolved back there. Doesn't matter how many months or years you stay away. Eventually that past you're running from is going to catch up with you."
"Lorne, I can't go back. Besides I'm actually getting my life back together here."
"I know and that's when your life usually falls apart."
"Why are you telling me this?"
"Because, like Spike, I care about you sweetness, and you're in for a big shock, and I just want you to be prepared."
"I have to go."
"You'll have to choose. It's important that you follow your heart it'll know what's right." Lorne yelled after her as she ran out of Caritas. "Poor kid, after everything that's happen this will hurt like Pylea." He sat, listening to patrons sing and drinking his eighth seabreeze, but he knew that all his thoughts were on that little blonde and the choice she'd have to make.