Xander sighed, and the good natured expression dropped. He seemed a lot older and tired all of the sudden.

"...Yeah, you and me both." Cordelia, Anya, Renee... All those Slayers in the final battle of Sunnydale. The ones they're still losing. Ms. Calender, Ms. Summers, Tara, the causalities from the battle at Sunnydale High... It was a growing long list.