Taming the Muse Prompt 58, BoaS Part 42/44, To beard the lion, BtVS, PG

Title: To beard the lion
Part 42 of the Blood on a Sundial series.
Previous parts, in reverse order, are here or in my memories.
Fandom: BtVS
Prompt: #58 - Straight from the dead guy's mouth
At: tamingthemuse
Summary: Spike, Xander, AU in Season 2. We are talking slow burn here, people.
Disclaimer: here.
Rating: Pg
Word Count:
Some dialogue borrowed from BtVS and AtS canon, courtesy of http://www.twiztv.com

( To beard the lion )