So you see my dilemma? Good. Find me a person good with politics--or find me that damned elusive guy with an accent--and we'll talk more.

[More smoke. He still has his back turned, but the tension in his shoulders and the rough edge on his tone should be enough of an indicator of his feelings on the matter.]

...You think you have it rough with Giles? [Because he knows where you live, Adele.] That makes five people I've trusted that have gone missing for me. One of them my is girlfriend. Another a long standing, loyal partner and friend.