Buffy; Issue# 22 covers and blurb. [Spoilers]

[Nina]

Today the covers and blurb were posted on darkhorse.com.

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #22

Written by Steven S. DeKnight, penciled by Georges Jeanty, inked by Andy Owens, colored by Michelle Madsen, covers by Jo Chen and Jeanty.

Vampires are the hottest thing around -- forget hipsters; being a bloodsucking fiend is where's it's at! Slayers must take the good fight underground if they're to avoid any bad press from the general public.

When Kennedy is sent to Japan to evaluate Satsu's efforts as team leader, they are taken by surprise by some fierce furry creatures who want to do nothing more than destroy Buffy (surprise!), while Twilight remains the captain of the anti-Slayer ship. Steven S. DeKnight (Angel, Smallville, Dollhouse) teams with series artist Georges Jeanty in "Swell."




Love the covers, Satsu looks a bit like Drusilla ... but that's probably me.
And those little vampire cats (?) are looking a bit weird ... they look cute ... with sharp fangs.

[Tom]

Could Kennedy and Satsu get it onnn?

[sueworld]

Another staggeringly beautiful Chen cover! Truly lovely.

Not so keen on the Jeanty version as usual, and the 'Vamp tots' are sorta of cute, but rather stupid looking. :lol:

[Enisy]

Jo Chen nailed Kennedy, as she has all characters so far. And wow, if Satsu had looked that hot in the interior art, I might have been 'shipping Buffy/Satsu by now. ;) (Kidding. Mostly.)

I'm looking forward to this issue, as Stephen S. DeKnight was one of my favourite writers in the televised seasons of Buffy and Angel ("Dead Things", "Seeing Red", "Destiny", "Shells"...)

[stormwreath]

Jo Chen nailed Kennedy, as she has all characters so far. And wow, if Satsu had looked that hot in the interior art, I might have been 'shipping Buffy/Satsu by now. ;) (Kidding. Mostly.)I already am. :) Although I actually thought the 'Wolves at the Gate' version of Satsu was quite hot enough already. I wonder if Jo Chen modelled this picture of her on anyone specific? Does anyone recognise her?

Defnitely agreed on Kennedy. That's a perfect likeness of Iyari. And I'm intrigued by the notion that she's senior enough to be performing inspection tours of Slayer Squad Leaders... and yes, it's an open question what the status of her relationship with Willow will be in four episodes' time... :(

[LRae12]

I already am. :) Although I actually thought the 'Wolves at the Gate' version of Satsu was quite hot enough already. I wonder if Jo Chen modelled this picture of her on anyone specific? Does anyone recognise her?

Defnitely agreed on Kennedy. That's a perfect likeness of Iyari. And I'm intrigued by the notion that she's senior enough to be performing inspection tours of Slayer Squad Leaders... and yes, it's an open question what the status of her relationship with Willow will be in four episodes' time... :(

At first glance she looked strangely familiar to me and I can't put my finger on it....I will though.

hell, I think through the face she looks a lot like Nicole kidman, but that's not who I'm thinking of...

And I agree, that's a great likeness of Iyari.

[XavierZane]

I love Buffy's expression on Jeanty's cover. She's looking down all, "I'm sorry...WHAT?!"

I like Jo Chen's cover, but I get tired of covers that hinge mostly on good likenesses and semi-photographic realism. And I agree that WaTG Satsu was plenty hot enough for me.

[RuFio]

vvery pretty indeed!

I was expecting it to be hotter though. Just my personal taste is all, but it is another beautifully done cover. :heart:

[ThePoet's<3]

Chen Cover is AWESOME! Spot on with Kennedy! But Satsu - well she doesn't look like a "Satsu". And oh I would be SO happy if Kennedy and Satsu get together!!

But I like Satsu's outfit - less trendy - more kick-butt!

The Jeanty (forgive me Georges... :() no likey very much... I think those are little vampire Teddy Bears.

[LRae12]

Now I remember who she reminds me of (Satsu) in the new cover....Jena Malone!

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[Sacred Knight]

Another beautiful Jo Chen cover. Kinda odd, as the realism is part of what I love about her covers, yet on the other hand, I'm one of the few who are growing more and more discontent with the work of Alex Ross. I don't know, her covers are just so damn pretty.

[vampmogs]

Beautiful Jo Chen cover. Not a bad cover by Jeanty but I find myself always enjoying his interior art but not so much his covers. His art is better when it's fluid an in the action and not static, like a pose ect.

The Chen cover is gorgeous, she's nailed Kennedy, and I love her depiction of Satsu. It's as if we've placed a "real face" to the character now, which is very awesome. She also reminds me of someone to, but I can't put my finger on it.

I also find it interesting that Kennedy has enough authority to do this now, and it also shows Buffy's thought about her leadership and she evaluates those she puts in charge.

[dane5by5]

Chen Cover is AWESOME! Spot on with Kennedy! But Satsu - well she doesn't look like a "Satsu". And oh I would be SO happy if Kennedy and Satsu get together!!

But I like Satsu's outfit - less trendy - more kick-butt!

The Jeanty (forgive me Georges... :() no likey very much... I think those are little vampire Teddy Bears.

I like Satsu's outfit too, it's very serious looking, but still stylish in a way.

I also think Jeanty's cover isn't too great, I never really like his covers that much. The style is always different to the interior art and is never as tight. The few exceptions being the "After These Messages" and the Seven Samurai inspired "Wolves at the Gate, Part 4" covers.

Beautiful Jo Chen cover. Not a bad cover by Jeanty but I find myself always enjoying his interior art but not so much his covers. His art is better when it's fluid an in the action and not static, like a pose ect.

The Chen cover is gorgeous, she's nailed Kennedy, and I love her depiction of Satsu. It's as if we've placed a "real face" to the character now, which is very awesome. She also reminds me of someone to, but I can't put my finger on it.

I also find it interesting that Kennedy has enough authority to do this now, and it also shows Buffy's thought about her leadership and she evaluates those she puts in charge.

I was very happy Kennedy has that kind of authority now. She is the kind of character that would thrive on that responsibility, it suits her character perfectly. I'm still wondering if she has a squad of her own. I would really like to get some more Kennedy backstory, she's like Faith, in that we never really got much of their personal or professional history before Sunnydale. Flashback stories always have a special place in my heart.

It's great that we get to see a realistic version of Satsu, makes me wish we see her on screen sometime.

[dinamo]

I'm happy that Kennedy has a more authorative role in this issue. We saw her in Season 7 be given responsibilities by Buffy to lead the SIT's with training drills. She had a watcher for quite a long time clearly and faught in the hellmouth. Rona and Vi we've seen have been given commands of their own so Kennedy deserves something as well. The Slayers who were there in the hellmoth probably also helped in gathering up new slayers and helping trin some, so its natural they are slightly above some people in the pecking order.

I'd like to see more of Kennedy away from Willow she's an interesting slayer, she's always seemed to me to be an interesting mix or Faith and Buffy, so it'll be nice to see how she does on her own. It'll interesting to see how she's evolved from Season 7. Plus its good to see two newer characters get some storytime. i just hope they haven't put two lesbian characters together in an issue purely with the idea of trying to create some sexual tension or a fling/short romance.

[vampmogs]

I just hope they haven't put two lesbian characters together in an issue purely with the idea of trying to create some sexual tension or a fling/short romance.

Oh I'm sure they'll be some kind of joke, or discussion on Satsu's fling with Buffy ect. I doubt the writers could pass up on that :lol:

It's doubtful given that Buffy probably won't be around at all, and they'll be preoccupied, but I'd love it if we got a scene with Kennedy being her usual bratty self with Buffy and seeing Satsu's reaction to that. Ever since season eight began I've always thought how interesting it'd be for someone like Satsu to see how Kennedy interacts with Buffy. Satsu shows her respect, trusts her as a leader, and as we know, deeply cares for Buffy, I've always thought it'd be interesting to see her reaction to how Kennedy treats her. The two are polar opposites.

I'm also very happy to know we're going to get Satsu and Kennedy acting out on their own and not with either Buffy or Willow, which is what we usually get. It'll be interesting to see these two kids out on their own without their partners being the centre of their attention.

[OkinawanSteel]

She also reminds me of someone to, but I can't put my finger on it.

Same here. I think she looks a bit like Olivia Williams there, maybe?

Great cover though. Girls with sabres = cool. I'm looking forward to this issue a lot.

[Matt]

Great cover as always, although my one fault is that Satsu doesn't look that oriental, not like she did in the interior, it might just be the expression Chen went for, but she definitely nailed Kennedy, as she has done so many times before.

The Jeanty's cover is quite interesting, the little vampire creatures, does this mean that vampires have now started experimenting on animals?

Also, as this is set in Tokyo does that mean that we might find out what happened to Kumiko? We assume she was dusted, but we only actually saw Raidon and Toru slain, so maybe a return?

Anyway, as for the blurb it sounds like a good twist, having the Slayers become the public enemy and the vampires becoming famous. Although if the creatures want to destroy Buffy what the hell does that make them? They can't be animals because they don't tend to have vendettas against humans and they can't be humans as you can see? Maybe being vampiric makes them hone in on attacking Slayers.


As this is called Swell that kind of shows they're all gonna have different titles, I'm guessing for the TPB it's just gonna be called #21-25.

[Charles]

First cover looks like a Video game cover, It's Ninja Gaiden this time with women.

Second cover... Vampire moggles.

[Sosa lola]

Amazing cover by Jo Chen. She got Kennedy down and Satsu looks different from what I've pictured her but she's still beautiful. I wonder how these two will interact, I kind hope they'll have the same conversation that Stormwreath wrote here:

http://stormwreath.livejournal.com/58220.html

Check it out, guys. So much fun.

[ThePoet's<3]

Great cover as always, although my one fault is that Satsu doesn't look that oriental, not like she did in the interior, it might just be the expression Chen went for, but she definitely nailed Kennedy, as she has done so many times before.

That's what I was missing in her look as well - she doesn't look Japanese here an the interior covers she has more of what I picture her of looking like.

I'm glad the "kitty-cat" stuff is gone on the cover - although it may not be on the interior. I think that was one of my "bents" with she and Buffy getting together was the "age" and "maturity" level of the character.

The "Kitty" stuff - hat with ears, keychains and swag dripping off every appendage - although it expressed her individuality - it also made her seem very immature.

Anyway, as for the blurb it sounds like a good twist, having the Slayers become the public enemy and the vampires becoming famous. Although if the creatures want to destroy Buffy what the hell does that make them? They can't be animals because they don't tend to have vendettas against humans and they can't be humans as you can see? Maybe being vampiric makes them hone in on attacking Slayers.


As this is called Swell that kind of shows they're all gonna have different titles, I'm guessing for the TPB it's just gonna be called #21-25.

It' reminds me a bit of the storyline of Ultraviolet. Humans against the Hemophages. Pretty much puts the Slayers out of business!

However, other humans cannot think that Vampires killing them is "cool". So - maybe like in True Blood they won't think of humans as "happy meals with legs"!! They will all drink animal blood or "something".

[RAZOR0018]

I can see the gratuitous lesbian sex jokes now...

[Wolfie Gilmore]

Agree with what people were saying re Kennedy being awesome but Satsu looks too much of the caucasian persuasion (TM Mr Trick).

I quite like the vampire teddy things.

[some spykie ship]

I can see that I'm not the first person to see this and hope that Kennedy and Satsu get together. I think they'd make a better couple than the current combination(s).

Also:
Oz is supposed to resurface somewhere down the road too, so I'm thinking this could set the stage for Willow possibly getting back together with him. I don't think it was ever really addressed whether she chose Tara because she's gay or because the thing with Oz was over.

Regardless, whether or not Kennedy and Satsu get together, I'd say some exhausted questions will be answered soon. But I hope they do get together, because they should be happy and if Issue 10 is worth any consideration Kennedy probably isn't happy.

Oh, and the vampire cat thing just reminds me of the issue coming before this.
Harmony is seen on the cover with cats, so could she have been near Japan at some point and turned some kittens?

[dinamo]

Oh, and the vampire cat thing just reminds me of the issue coming before this. Harmony is seen on the cover with cats, so could she have been near Japan at some point and turned some kittens?

I could seriously imagine Harmony doing this. She'd probably think turning a human was too much hassle but wants to be a sire so decides kittens are the way to go.

[Nina]

Harmony doesn't have cats, it are dogs. But one of the two has some scary teeth, she is crazy enough to do it.

[stormwreath]

I don't think it was ever really addressed whether [Willow] chose Tara because she's gay or because the thing with Oz was over. "And there's something between us... I wasn't looking for it, you know. It's just totally powerful. And it's totally different than what Oz and I had."

and also:

"I mean, I know what he meant to me. But he left. And everything changed. I changed. And then we..."

While it's not as obvious a statement as it could be, it still seems pretty clear to me that Willow thinks her feelings for Tara are on a whole different level and nature to what she felt for Oz... it's not just a case of "out with the old, in with the new" for her.


I can see a big bust-up coming once Kennedy finds out about Saga Vasuki, but I'm still holding out for W/K to surmount the crisis and be together stronger than aver after it. And Kennedy is obviously planning to talk to Satsu about what Buffy's like in bed, not to seduce her herself. :2party:

[Matt]

I've just realised that Willow doesn't appear to be in this arc, as far as we know #21 is about Harmony, #22 about Satsu and Kennedy, #23 about Buffy and Andrew (or Dawn and Xander), #24 about Dawn and Xander (or Buffy and Andrew) and #25 about Giles and Faith, so where is Willow in all this? It kind of makes you think about what happens to her in #19, but I doubt anything does.

Also, with this arc I get the feeling that Xander and Dawn's is going to be associated with the tree people in TOYL.

Last point, it's a random observation based on stormwreath's above post and how he says that Willow felt different for Tara, maybe Xander's hook-up (and we know he's getting one) will be with Oz, it would be a hook-up because as far as we know Oz is only around for the one arc, but I really doubt it. Can you imagine the barrage of complaints, it would really give the season a fanfic-y feel.

[some spykie ship]

I can see a big bust-up coming once Kennedy finds out about Saga Vasuki, but I'm still holding out for W/K to surmount the crisis and be together stronger than aver after it. And Kennedy is obviously planning to talk to Satsu about what Buffy's like in bed, not to seduce her herself. :2party:

Actually Kennedy already knows about Saga Vasuki, it's right there in Issue 18. Kennedy seemed happy to help Willow get in touch with Saga Vasuki again, but the question is how much of Willow's actions Kennedy can tolerate without forming a wandering eye. Willow is hiding Kennedy away from Buffy and the others, and while Willow swears it's to keep Kennedy safe, as a reader I for one don't believe that. Willow probably cares more about Buffy than about Kennedy, and putting Kennedy and Satsu together seems to me like a clear storytelling strategy that can lead to an interesting event, but of course no one knows what will happen until the issue comes out.

I read the quotes you gave, but it seems to me like they could mean a couple of things. Joss said in an interview that we still don't know "how and why" Oz left, and we're going to find out. That could be interpreted in more than one way too, I guess.

EDIT: I recall someone saying in an interview that Kennedy was a quick and necessary way of showing that Tara isn't the only woman Willow can be into. I just don't think that "gay" is all that Willow is. I totally get how Andrew is into guys and only guys, but Willow has a past of being uncontrollably attracted to both genders.

[Rowan Hawthorn]

Willow is hiding Kennedy away from Buffy and the others, and while Willow swears it's to keep Kennedy safe, as a reader I for one don't believe that.

Got anything in particular to support that? Willow has always been protective of the people she loves (even when she wasn't particularly good at protecting them from herself...). I don't really see any reason to think she's changed at this point, or to doubt what she said.

[ThePoet's<3]

Got anything in particular to support that? Willow has always been protective of the people she loves (even when she wasn't particularly good at protecting them from herself...). I don't really see any reason to think she's changed at this point, or to doubt what she said.

Issue #10 "Anywhere but Here"

BUFFY: Is it you?

In close-up, from over Buffy’s shoulder, we see Willow look back. She doesn’t look insulted, just pitying.

BUFFY: Is that why we’re both in this –

WILLOW: No. I won’t betray you.

In the next image, though, we see Willow look away, unable to face Buffy.

WILLOW: Any more than I have.

The scene changes. We’re not seeing a vision, but just a flashback, a memory of Willow’s. In it, we see a young woman with narrow eyes and a pony tail, pointing accusingly at Willow. It’s KENNEDY, one of the Slayers to survive Sunnydale and Willow’s girlfriend.

KENNEDY: How can I not think it?

WILLOW: That I’m *ashamed* of you?

KENNEDY: You keep me away from Buffy. Out of her circle. And you’re not that subtle about it.

The view reverses, and Willow is desperate, putting her hand on Kennedy’s shoulder to sooth her. The younger Slayer looks back over her shoulder at her. They are in a luxurious apartment of some kind, an unrecognizable city skyline behind them.

WILLOW: Honey, I really don’t –

KENNEDY: You know I’d die for you… oh wait – I *did*! Admittedly, it was mystical, and kind of mellow… but headline: death! And I didn’t say a *word* about your six-month mystical walkabout…

From above, we see Kennedy stand in the center of their living room. She is wearing a yellow mid-riff tank top with a radiation symbol on it and short jean shorts. Willow, still seated on their love seat, is wearing a white blouse with loose cuffs and what look like black leggings.

WILLOW: It’s not you. It’s… from before.

In close-up, we see Kennedy’s dark eyes fill with realization.

KENNEDY: Tara, or course.

The next image is looking down at Willow in close-up. She is lowering her face, as if ashamed, and closing her eyes as she explains.

WILLOW: I *have* kept you from Buffy. I think I’ve even stayed away myself. Until I saw Warren I didn’t realize it, but…

We see Kennedy has slid onto the love seat next to Willow as she listens, placing a hand on her girlfriend’s shoulder.

WILLOW: (continued) When Buffy died… I couldn’t admit it, but Tara and I were happy. Not in general, I mean we mourned, but together… and Buffy was happy too.

The scene changes, and it’s Buffy looking at Willow, not Kennedy. But Willow is still lowering her face in shame. Buffy looks at her, thunderstruck.

WILLOW: But I had to bring you back. Long before Sunnydale went south – goddess, from the day you died – I never considered any other option.

And the next image is back in Willow and Kennedy’s home, with Kennedy looking instead of Buffy.

WILLOW: So back she came, and misery and violence and… Warren f$%&ing Meers, who tried to shoot her dead and hit my love instead.

In close-up, Willow stares ahead sadly as she continues.

WILLOW: We could have moved on. Raised Dawnie, moved somewhere nice… but I chose. I chose to put Tara in a bullet’s path.

In the cavern, we see Buffy and Willow. They are close together, both with their eyes closed, both looking miserable. A tear falls from Willow’s eye.

WILLOW: I chose you over her.

In the apartment, Willow is crying there as well, except Kennedy is wrapping her arms and holding her lovingly.

WILLOW: I can’t do that again… to the woman I love.

Interesting how she protects her from Buffy but she's not protecting her from herself! Unless Kennedy knows and willingly participates. If so - then either their relationship is pretty solid or it's about to be on the skids. My thought is that Kennedy doesn't really know what happens when Willow contacts Saga Vasuki. Or - she doesn't mind.

I would be SO happy if Willow and Oz got back together, but I thought there was a quote from Joss who determined that Willow had made a choice in her gender persuasion ;) and was pretty resolute in her decision.

Wonder if Joss will canonize the "Oz" TPB? It was a great story about "what happened to Oz" after leaving Sunneydale the second time.

The thought of Harmony "turnng" a dog or kitties - reminds me of Blade Trinity - "You made a Vampire Pomeranian?" :lol:

I just hope she brings up to Buffy that she's seen Spike at some point!! :2party:

[Rowan Hawthorn]

Interesting how she protects her from Buffy but she's not protecting her from herself! Unless Kennedy knows and willingly participates.
It looked to me like Kennedy was a willing participant. Sounded like the "mystical, mellow" death thing was something she went into with her eyes open, too, but there's still not enough details about that to say for sure one way or the other.

If so - then either their relationship is pretty solid or it's about to be on the skids. My thought is that Kennedy doesn't really know what happens when Willow contacts Saga Vasuki. Or - she doesn't mind.
I still don't think she knows everything. But I don't think Kennedy's stupid, either, and she's been with Willow long enough by this time to have a little better idea of what the magick's all about. If sex magick is the easiest way for Willow to cross over into Vasuki's realm, that by itself ought to give her some ideas (even if they're wrong...)

The thought of Harmony "turnng" a dog or kitties - reminds me of Blade Trinity - "You made a Vampire Pomeranian?" I just hope she brings up to Buffy that she's seen Spike at some point!! :2party:

Well, keeping her mouth shut hasn't really been her strong suit so far...

[stormwreath]

My impression is that Kennedy is well aware that Willow is using a magical orgasm ritual to contact Saga Vasuki; and Kennedy is very happy about the idea that having sex with Willow helps her to cast her spells. It's certainly more fun than messing around with eyes of newts.

However, Kennedy does not know that Saga Vasuki takes the form of a very attractive naked woman who flirts shamelessly with Willow. In fact, she is uncertain whether Saga Vasuki is a him, a her or an it. Given her angry reaction to Buffy's "my Will" slip of the tongue, I think Kennedy would be extremely jealous of the idea of someone else making moves on Willow.

We know that Willow and SV have got naked together in the past (in the literal sense); we don't know if they've actually had sex. Willow gives every impression of being completely in love with Kennedy; if she has slept with SV, I think she'd see it as "not really cheating because I don't love her; it was only done to get information, and it doesn't change the way I feel about Kennedy one bit." I do not expect Kennedy to be quite so blasée about the matter; in fact, I think she'd be deeply hurt and furiously angry, though more at SV than at Willow.

[some spykie ship]

You've got a point about Kennedy's jealousy factor, but Saga Vasuki is a demon. Willow might have dated a werewolf once, but that's not a demon and no one knows for sure exactly what Willow told Kennedy, and if it involves sex, well, Rowan Hawthorn is right about Kennedy not being stupid. It would take full disclosure to get Kennedy to help in that way and not seem at all suspicious. Kennedy most likely knows everything, and if you add another hot Slayer to the equation, especially one who's had trouble with Buffy, forget about what kind of trouble, and you've got a possible one-night-stand that can turn into something bigger depending on where everybody's at emotionally.

[Rowan Hawthorn]

However, Kennedy does not know that Saga Vasuki takes the form of a very attractive naked woman who flirts shamelessly with Willow. In fact, she is uncertain whether Saga Vasuki is a him, a her or an it.
Yeah, I had forgotten about that line until I went back and re-read 16-18 just now. But I don't think there's any doubt that she knows what she and Willow were doing - and considering her big smile afterwards, she actually might have more than a little in common with SV:
Willow - "It's a little tricky getting here"
Saga Vasuki - "But fun, no?" :D

SV may well turn out to be one of the Big Bads, but I like her sense of humor.

Given her angry reaction to Buffy's "my Will" slip of the tongue, I think Kennedy would be extremely jealous of the idea of someone else making moves on Willow.
Nah, I think Kennedy would be all "share and share alike".



snerkkkkk!! Okay, even I can't say that with a straight face, and I like Kennedy...

We know that Willow and SV have got naked together in the past (in the literal sense); we don't know if they've actually had sex. Willow gives every impression of being completely in love with Kennedy; if she has slept with SV, I think she'd see it as "not really cheating because I don't love her; it was only done to get information, and it doesn't change the way I feel about Kennedy one bit." I do not expect Kennedy to be quite so blasée about the matter; in fact, I think she'd be deeply hurt and furiously angry, though more at SV than at Willow.
Deeply hurt with Willow, and furiously angry at SV, maybe. If Willow is completely in love with Kennedy, Kennedy is head over heels in love with Willow. I'd be strongly inclined to suspect that Willow is Kennedy's first "big" love, regardless of how experienced she tried to come across when they first met.

[dinamo]

I think Kennedy's experience is probably in having has more sexual history than Willow with girls, not really anything connected to the love department with any of them though.

I think Kennedy probably knew enough for her to go along with it and so on, but not much as she's said in one issue I think 16? that Willow is evasive over her contacts and so on. So she probably knows Willow has a powerful other dimension contact but nothing about who or what this contact is. I'm pretty sure she'd not be as okay she she currently comes across with it if she knew all about Saga Vasuki. I don't think many people nevermind Kennedy would be ok with it either.

[stormwreath]

If Willow is completely in love with Kennedy, Kennedy is head over heels in love with Willow. I'd be strongly inclined to suspect that Willow is Kennedy's first "big" love, regardless of how experienced she tried to come across when they first met.That's my impression too.

Remember that in 'The Killer In Me', Kennedy's attitude to magic was "I'm not so into the magic stuff. Seems like fairy tale crap to me. But it matters to you. You care about it. So it's cool." After two years in a relationship with Willow I think she'd by necessity be a lot more knowledgeable and informed about magic, simply by being around her so much; but even so, I can still see her attitude being: "You're doing magic stuff - do you need any help? Because otherwise I'll go out patrolling and leave you to it."

Magic (and contacting Saga Vasuki) is Willow's thing, and Kennedy doesn't really pay much attention to it as long as Willow's happy and not in trouble.