She'll hear you. She won't be able to talk back. And it's a short time, Buffy, depending on her strength. With the lightning she had, I'd say two minutes. I've held others for longer, but I'd prefer to estimate on the cautious side. [There's a long pause as he struggles against his own conscience on the other option he can suggest.] It's... I...
[The sigh is heavier this time and Anders' voice is troubled.] There's also enough time to... to restrain her. I swore I'd not help someone restrain a mage. But you're acting out of friendship. I can hold her still while... And then you can talk. If you need to take that route.
[ buffy doesn't want to think about it. she hates that she has to. she hates that it's coming to this, but she doesn't know how else to help. they've tried everything. everything, to help her. but she doesn't want it. she'd rather keep sinking deeper into this.
so she decides not to say anything, though it's heavy in her mind. ]
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[The sigh is heavier this time and Anders' voice is troubled.] There's also enough time to... to restrain her. I swore I'd not help someone restrain a mage. But you're acting out of friendship. I can hold her still while... And then you can talk. If you need to take that route.
[Voice]
so she decides not to say anything, though it's heavy in her mind. ]
I'll be right over with the recipe.
[Voice]
Thank you.