The second sandal fell next to its mate just as she swallowed the last of her snack. Her tastebuds kept on ringing long after.

"I really should..." Buffy glanced back over the beach -- one Shift warring with another as the fruit worked its enchantment, severing her from her desire to fall back and find Elizabeth. "Hmm. Okay. One tale."

She climbed in next to him.