: Following a near-death experience, Buffy begins to mirror Faith’s reckless behavior—ditching school, stealing weapons from a hardware store, and finding a "super sexy" thrill in the violence of the hunt.
: Faith introduces a hedonistic philosophy that encourages Buffy to prioritize her own desires over her duty. [S1E13] Bad Girls
Throughout the episode, Faith acts as Buffy’s "shadow self," a manifestation of the Slayer’s darker, repressed impulses. : Following a near-death experience, Buffy begins to