I'd go in there expecting it, and be pleasantly surprised if we don't get a punch or two thrown in my direction.

[Or knife or bullet but...yeah...

There's a reason beyond being his friend that he brought you, Buffy.]

I don't want to fight back if we don't have to. I don't want to...prove them right if it comes to that.

[He looks at her, eyes serious.]

I don't want you taking hits for me, though.