Buffy and Giles in “A New Man”

Buffy

Nice phone.

Giles

Yes, fabulous technology. You see, if anyone has any information I need to know, they can, us, simply tell me about it, through this ingenious speaking tube. I'm very excited.

Buffy

I am sorry, Giles. I really thought I told you about Riley and the Initiative, and I know that it doesn't help. Look, I promise, it won't happen again. I will tell you everything.

Giles

Buffy, I don't want to ask you to, um, betray any confidences, and I certainly don't want to interfere...

Buffy

Uh-oh. You have but-face. You look like you're gonna say "but".

Giles

But... this, um, Initiative, I'm-I'm a little concerned. Um, Ethan's not exactly a reliable source, but, um, I'm not sure that he's wrong about them.

Buffy

I'm not dating the Initiative. I'm dating Riley. He's a good guy.

Giles

And I-I believe that, but he's part of something that we-we don't really understand.

Buffy

Are you sure you're not just saying this because you don't like Riley's boss?

Giles

No, no, I'm not saying that at all. Though I do hate her quite a lot. But I want you to have your personal life, but keep your eyes open. Make sure you know what you're getting into.