[ she nods to him, and then looks past him to rafael, who has been studying the floor lost in thought listening to all this, because no matter how much character development's he had, watching des and jade together isn't any easier, yo. she moves around des with airy ease, stepping closer to him and buffy. ] Rafael.

I understand. I don't want you to think that I'm anything less than happy for the purpose you've found here. [ she can still sound a little wistfully sad though, as his eyes drag up to meet hers. ] I have a gift for you.