Saffron wrapped both her hands around one of his, setting them in her lap, and met Xander's eyes with a gentle smile. "You. Or more specifically, something you need, and something I can do for you," she said. "We've talked before, about what happened to you. How it's something you're still...hung up on."

She gave his hand a little squeeze. "I've told you about my training, about the Academy. I'm an expert at this sort of thing. I want to help you get past your, well, your past. Because I'm your friend, and because I know I can."