He finished listing the problems the newly rebuilt Watchers Council was having. "I can’t get anyone to agree on anything, and so many things have to be unanimous, not just majority. Buffy is having fun in Rome, and she took Dawn with her, so we lost a translator. Willow is locating the Slayers, but still missing some. Xander doesn’t have reception, and the postal service there doesn’t work. Can it get any worse?"

He opened his eyes when he felt Andrew’s hands kneading his shoulders. "It’s all right, Mr. Giles. I understand."

He answered his own question. "Yes, it can."