Because Buffy of the later seasons gets called cold and bitchy and harsh so very often.

I just think most of that is based on canon hyperbole because honestly? I'm not seeing how she's all that bitchy. Distant and removed in certain cases? Yep. Telling some hard truths? You betcha.

Also: *deep, calming breathes*? Was it that good? Or bad?

Oh, it's very good. I was so close to sticking my two cents in upthread and a few months ago, I probably would have. I guess I'm just getting apathetic to the whole 'let's get down on S7' thing. :P