[ another theatrical roll of her eyes as she tries to keep the sincerity at bay. she doesn't want to find herself revealing vulnerabilities; not now. not when she has a whole organization to play the strong and cool and collected leader for. ]

No. See. Wanna know what I think? I think I deserve better than radio silence and hearing about your once-again-back-from-the-grave act from someone -- anyone -- other than you.

[ typical buffy -- making plays at his devotion whilst denying any expression of it. craving his due respect without respecting it duly. ]