Ruby nodded, Buffy didn't like him, and that was okay. It had to be. He was human and so was she and sometimes they just didn't like each other. That wasn't a slight on him. That wasn't an insult. She had to be okay with that.
"Yeah, heard some of the story. But its different this time. Its her boyfriend" she said with a little more coldness than she'd intended.
"I offered them what ever it takes. Truth spells, whatever. I know all I've ever done as far as they can see is lie. I know I manipulate. But I'm being honest now and if I'm lying it'll show up. I think he's scared I'm not lying. Maybe her too. Maybe then they have to consider where to go from there. And yeah with Faith it took time. But look at this city, look at what we fight. I don't know how long Sam has anymore. I can't be there like I was. I can't make him strong anymore. I can't do anything except watch and keep him from any danger I can without him knowing"
Like now, like here.
"What am I doing wrong?" she asked the Slayer. "What more can I do to make him understand why?"