I jerked my chin toward Frost’s body. ‘All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.’ Hao said, “Life is not safe. A man might spend his whole time on earth staying safe in a basement, and in the end, he still dies like everyone else.” Half-naked, covered with the same filth we all were, he still gave the impression of being in control of himself and his environment.

The best way for me to protect you is to encourage you to be able to protect yourself.

What do you mean?” Leslie’s voice was cool, as if she questioned witches who were flat on their backs being threatened by werewolves every day.

I was going to fight vampires, and my name wasn't Buffy--I was so screwed.

Over the years, she'd learned not to question him to closely—mostly because he wouldn't answer her.

I thought you couldn't make it here until morning," I said. "I hurried.

I like what you've done to your face," Ben said, tapping his eye.