"I hate to admit it, but he's far more knowledgeable than we are as to how to manage this. How's Angel? Has he been affected by this as well?"

Wesley knows how important the souled vampire is to her. He looks down at her hand clasped in his and a smile comes to his expression, unbidden and spontaneous for once.

"Run with me and you'll see what I mean."

He starts to sprint, pulling her along with him until she accepts the challenge.

"Race you to the top of that building over there."