Well, I'm fairly stunned. Damn. I anticipated the early bits, but not the ending. Serious twist of plot, maz. Damn.

I just... *shakes head*

As always, the movement here is flawless. You are unparalleled with that and, so far as I can see, will remain so.

Turning his back on the demon, Spike began to dig through his duster, as if searching for something, anything, of value, looking everywhere except at Xander. Wonderful. Showing Spike's need to "overlook" Xander and his desperation to find anything else to offer, this was really well done. The action was so much more persuasive than narrating this could have been. Really, really nicely done.

Now, damn it, where's the new prompt???