The episode’s climax—the accidental killing of Deputy Mayor —is the moment the "fun" of the "bad girl" lifestyle ends. This event draws a sharp line between the two Slayers:
: 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. [S1E13] Bad Girls
: This radical shift in Buffy's personality is a direct result of peer pressure, showing how even a hero can be led astray when her internal moral compass is challenged by someone who truly understands her burden. The Point of No Return: The Death of Allan Finch stealing weapons from a hardware store