BUFFY: I don't know, Giles. Is this really a primo time for a training session?

GILES: I'm still your teacher, Buffy. As adept as you are as a slayer, there are always new things to learn. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to maintain focus on your calling.

BUFFY: In case you haven't noticed, our plates are kinda full right now. Plus, I'm not really sure how I feel about leaving Spike at Robin's house to watch over him.

GILES: For what its worth everyone at your house seemed....quite relieved at the arrangement. Um, Buffy, uh...while I'm not technically your Watcher anymore, the fact that your life is such chaos only underscores the importance of the lessons I can impart to you.

BUFFY: Fine. Impart away.

GILES: We're on the verge of war. It's time you looked at the big picture.

BUFFY: Hello! All I do is look at the big picture. The other day, I gave an inspirational speech to the telephone repair man.

GILES: It takes more than rousing speeches to lead, Buffy. If you're going to be a general, you need to be able to make difficult decisions regardless of cost.

BUFFY: Have you seen me with those girls? I mean, the way I've treated my friends and my family and... Andrew. Believe me, I know how to make hard decisions.

GILES: Well, that's what we're here to find out. (a vampire reaches out of his grave) While we work on the basics.

• Buffy & Giles
• Giles role as Watcher
• Slayerhood

written by: David Fury and Drew Goddard; originally transcribed by: CariCranberry. edited by me.. Full transcript at:
http://www.buffyworld.com/buffy/season7/transcripts/139_tran.php