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The I in Team
Tara offers Willow a gift, her grandmother's doll's eye crystal and invites her over
for more spells. Willow refuses both, leaving Tara forlorn and stuttering
*sigh*. All ends well though - Buffy bails on their Scooby date to monster hunt
with the Initiative and Will heads over to Tara's room.
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INT. COMMONS - DAY ON WILLOW and TARA, sitting together in a corner, looking over a plum-sized BLACK CRYSTAL.
This is so cool. I've been trying to find a dolls-eye crystal my entire life. (then) Well, since June, anyway. Where'd you get it?
It was my grandma's, I think. Found it a long time ago in my attic. (then, shyly) I... I want you to have it.
Oh, no. Tara, that's really sweet. But I can't. It's like a family heirloom. I just wouldn't feel comfortable. She senses Tara's disappointment.
But, if you wanted to try out some spells with it sometime, I wouldn't say no.
(brightening) Maybe tonight. I mean, if you're not doing something, you could come over and we could... do something.
Tonight. That sounds really nice, but tonight... I've already got plans. With people. Other.
(disappointed) Oh. Tara puts the crystal away in her bag and stands.
That's okay. Another t-time.
Absolutely. It's just that it's kind of a specific crowd and you might feel out of place. An awkward silence.
I'd better get to class.
I'll see you later, okay? Tara just nods and goes, leaving Willow feeling guilty.
INT. TARA'S DORM - HALLWAY - NIGHT The door opens and Tara stands there, in a
tee-shirt and sweatpants,
Willow. REVERSE ANGLE on Willow in the hall, looking contrite.
Funny thing happened with my prior social engagement. Pretty much ended when a friend of mine went off to do something with... another crowd she hangs out with. (beat) Irony is kind of ironic that way. Tara smiles shyly.
Anyway, I know it's late, but I thought... I mean, if you still wanted to... do something.
INT. BUFFY AND WILLOW'S DORM ROOM - DAY
Buffy enters, expecting to find Willow, instead CUT WIDE
WILLOW
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