No question that's Fray's axe. Buffy's look of recognition was very cool -- like she knew what is was and didn't know what it was at the same time.

It really did absolutely nothing for me, but I can't think of a better way to get from where they were to where they need to be.

Well said.

So I'm thinking the ax is one of those Arthurian Sword-in-the-Stone dealies?

"Somebody's not worthy."

Oh, on Angel, did anyone catch Jasmine's real name, or was it supposed to be inaudible?

It was supposed to be inaudible.

so, what did people think about the abundance of sex going on? I found the Willow/Kennedy scene really cringeworthy.

I thought many of the scenes, including the sex ones, just dragged on for too long. Kennedy was particularly annoying this week which made the W/K less than...uhh... satisfying for me.

Kennedy made me scream at the TV. B/S sex would have been less wrong (but thanks be that it didn't happen) than the W/K that did.

I'm ... mixed about this ep. I feel it was inconclusive, although I *loved* Buffy not getting hit by Caleb. Honestly, if you can bob and weave and evade, it's not only frustrating for your opponent, it's much more exhausting for them, as my kickboxing teacher demonstrated for me last week. The bastard.

Giles? Evil? Why did he slit the bringer's throat in mid-spiel?

Is Buffy or is Faith executing what Caleb wanted? But it doesn't matter, since they all aren't, I think. And there are more potentials at home, just in case.

Giles? Evil? Why did he slit the bringer's throat in mid-spiel?

It seemed like he cut him off a but quickly (no pun intended), like he was trying to keep him from saying too much.

Is Buffy or is Faith executing what Caleb wanted?

The "obvious" answer would be Faith. Bomb=bad ; FrayAxe=good. Could be a misdirect, but I don't think so.

I didn't think the Bringer had anything more to say, but I should probably rewatch.