Buffy and Willow in “Something Blue”

Buffy

[about Riley] It's just... different, you know? A picnic. First of all, daylight. That's kind of a new venue, Buffy-wise. And the best part, he said that he would bring all the food, so all I have to do is show up and eat. Those are two things I'm really good at.

Willow

So, he's nice?

Buffy

Very, very.

Willow

And there's sparkage?

Buffy

Yeah. He's... Have you seen his arms? Those are... good arms to have. I really like him. I do.

Willow

But?

Buffy

I don't know. I really like being around him, you know? And I think he cares about me. But... I just... feel like something's missing.

Willow

He's not making you miserable?

Buffy

Exactly. Riley seems so solid, like... he wouldn't cause me heartache.

Willow

Get out. Get out while there's still time.

Buffy

I know. I have to get away from that "bad boy" thing. There's no good there. Seeing Angel in L.A., even for five minutes, hello to the pain.

Willow

The pain is not a friend.

Buffy

But I can't help thinking, isn't that where the fire comes from? Can a nice, safe relationship be that intense? I know it's nuts, but part of me believes that real love and passion have to go hand in hand with pain and fighting. (Stakes a vampire) I wonder where I get that from.