"Then we have a lot in common. What remains to be seen however is if you are on a side that cares about a specific faction rising to pow...." he stopped dead, sitting upright, looking alarmed then ticked. "We're going to have to table this," he said to her as he stood. James rushed back.

"Slayer," he said quietly, looking panicked.

"Yes, I heard," Galan said. "We'll get everyone out safe don't wor..."

"Did you hear who she was following?" James asked, voice sharp but quiet. "Ash."

Galen's expression became more serious and worried. "You and Poppy need to get out of here. Morgead is going to meet Poppy and go with you. Take Phil."

"What about Mary-Lynette and her brother?"

"They're here too? No wonder Keller is having kittens. I didn't think they'd go out alone at this point, knowing he's here."

"Or maybe that's why they did. But not alone. Jade is with them."

"Fine have them rendezvous with you and get out of here."

"Poppy and I took the bus, we're not all going to fit in one car."

"Nissa has the limo, you'll all fit. Go."

He nodded, started to go, hesitated. "What about you and Keller? What will you do?"

"Our jobs. Go get everyone to safety, James."

"I can help..."

"Go. Now."

He hesitated then nodded and moved swiftly but carefully through the crowd.

Galen looked at Buffy. "Probbly safest if you stick with me for now."