"Door is closed, Buffy." he said, moving into the house again, side stepping Lucius. "But I would like it if you would keep to subtle barbs to the man. He is a guest in our house. As you can see, Lucius, her wit has gotten better, which I prefer. Saves the furniture from being destroyed." He moved over to sit next to Buffy.
"Please sit down. I can assure you I would have taken Evie back home when she was ready. I value human life, unlike some other people." he said, crossing his legs and taking a deliberate jab at the man. "Buffy has been working on other, more important things then her form. I would offer you some thing to drink, but I think you prefer live victims."