[This is what he does for his pseudo-family. Deal with it.]

I think you might find it gives you and everyone around you less cause for misery and anxiety, yes.

[...wow, that was blunt, even for Giles on a bad day. He'll just...try to amend that.]

And it might help do away with unfortunate misunderstandings. Such things can be just as damaging as a fireball.

[Then, his voice much quieter and softer:] I'm sorry. I didn't know.