BtVS Drabble Prompt: Expert

[garnigal]

He never let on how many times he was simply guessing.

Despite all the books, regardless of all the years of education, there was still so much he didn’t know.

He tried to blame it on the incomplete descriptions Buffy brought back from patrol. He tried to excuse himself because he was worrying about Willow’s growing reliance on magic. He tried to soothe his worry by assuring himself he was more useful than Xander.

But in the dark of the night he couldn’t help but wonder when they’d realize their expert was nothing but a scared kid.

Just like them.

Comments

[jerusha]

Oh, I loved this glimpse of Giles. Well done.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I was pleased how it turned out.

[jen-nsync-landl.livejournal.com]

Nice job. Giles as poser (but then, aren't we all?). Good stuff.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

As I get older, I realize I'm always going to feel like I'm faking it. Giles keeps getting more and more interesting as I get closer and closer to his age. :)

[texanfan.livejournal.com]

Oh, so few people do Giles' insecurities. Well done.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I think I get Giles more as I get older and closer to him in age!

[louise39.livejournal.com]

...there was still so much he didn’t know.

Very likeable older Giles.

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much.