"They'll never know how tough it is, Dawnie. To be the one who isn't chosen. To live so near the spotlight and never step in it. But I know. I see more than anybody realizes because nobody is watching me. I saw you last night, I see you working here today. You're not special; you're extraordinary."
- Xander Harris, Buffy The Vampire Slayer (Episode 7.12 - Potential)

Sniff.