"Hey B, it's about time you showed up. Did you meet the new bad ass chicks downstairs?", Faith asked from her bed. She had a big night ahead of her and her new team, so around 4:30, she took a little power nap. Faith had been fully aware of Buffy's conspicuous absence all day. She knew that Buffy had gone to "kill" Mesmotto last night, and she knew that could have gone one of two ways... bad or good. She was glad to see that Buffy had not been killed, but there

was still the possibility that Mesmotto had taken her mind. "Oh, and by the way, how did it go last night?", Faith asked, trying to sound as casual as possible. "I don't think he ever even showed up.", Buffy said, dejectedly. "You don't think? Why aren't you sure?", Faith asked. "Well, I did fall asleep for a few minutes. It was very boring waiting out there all night!"

"So, you just stood in the graveyard all night, waiting for him to come, he doesn't show up, you take a little snooze, and for some reason don't come back here until what time is it... 5:30? That seems strange B" "You're being paranoid Faith. I was back here earlier today, you were just out picking up super criminal hussies or whatever they are. I ate lunch, took a shower, put on some fresh clothes and took a stroll around town. If you must know, I was looking to get

laid. You ever have those days when you are just unbelievably horny?", Buffy asked with a smile. Faith still was unsure, "Yeah, sure I do, all the time in fact. Let me ask you, did you end up getting the nookie you were questing for?" "Sadly, no" "No? You have hypnotic powers that will turn any man into your love slave, how did you not score?" "I just didn't see anyone that I was into. I might go out again tonight. You sure scored though. I saw the

criminal cuties resting up down stairs. They look hot.", Buffy said, subtly changing the subject. It worked. "They are. Hey, by the way, we're pulling our first heist tonight. I wrote down some details and left them on your bed... along with a sizzling hot jewel thief chick outfit.. the outfit is actually the best part. Anyway, if you're not back when we leave, just meet us there. It'll be fun, very Charlie's Angels." "Cool, see you then... then", Buffy said as she turned

and bounced out of the room. Faith watched with concern. Something definitely seemed off. It was possible that she was just being paranoid, Buffy's story did make sense time wise. It did seem strange how happy Buffy was. She didn't mention wanting to go attack Willow for tricking her and wasting her time. That was a little out of character. Faith made a mental note to probe more tomorrow morning. It was time now to wake the girls for tonight's action.

Buffy went back to her room and started reading the details of Faith's plan. It was overly "secret agentish", and really kind of silly, but it did sound like fun. Buffy found herself reading the last little bit over and over again though, she couldn't concentrate because she couldn't stop thinking about.... Mesmotto. Buffy finally glanced out her window and saw the top radius of the dark orange sun disappear below the horizon. She knew it was time to go to her master.

Willow opened the door as Anya watched closely behind. :"It worked", Willow said with amazement. Her master had already praised her for her plan's success, but to see it actually working first hand was very satisfying for the young witch. "She looks like she's already under", Anya said, staring at their guest. "She kind of is. She's slipped back into a trance as

she's carrying out the post hypnotic command that Master gave her.", Willow explained. "Buffy", Willow said, "We're going to take you to him now, is that what you want?" Buffy just nodded slightly. "I thought that Master said he would have to take her again tonight, she looks pretty taken", Anya said. "The PHS brought her to him. Once she carries out that command, she'll snap out of it and return to

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