[Wince.]

Thank you. I do appreciate it.

[A thought strikes him. A new concern. Giles tilts his head curiously, staring at Buffy.]

You say you've always been here. Can you tell me how long "always" is, in thsi case? [The answer to that might tell him whether or not he's actually talking to Buffy or just some unfortunate who got turned into the Buffybot.]