[Whether he can and whether he will are two totally different and entirely unfortunate kettles of fish. Giles could probably learn magic, if he wanted to - he just won't, beyond what the spirits have to teach.

Still, it's a nice sentiment, and he nods in acknowledgment of it.]

Xion, and Link.

I was considering bringing Link in on the plan from the start.

...I thought they might have taken to sabotaging you, actually.