Buffy's heart nearly catapulted out of her chest as she and Kavinsky startled each other. "Looks like we're both stealth experts," she quipped, a hint of relief in her voice. If they could surprise each other, then maybe they stood a fighting chance against the Bringers lurking in the shadows. And speaking of those pesky Bringers...

A faint, eerie chant echoed from beneath a nearby door, sending a shiver down Buffy's spine. With a determined expression, she slowly pushed the door open, motioning for Kavinsky to follow her into the unknown. If Yvonne wasn't behind that door, then trouble sure was, and they were both geared up for a brawl.

"Come on, partner in crime. I could definitely use your backup," Buffy urged, already stepping over the threshold into the darkness beyond. With a glance back, she nodded at Kavinsky, a silent promise that they'd face whatever awaited them together.