No, he didn't touch anything, at least not on screen, but he was the first person down there.

This take on what vampires are is not my usual one. I am ignoring certain canon comments and extrapolating others to come up with this variation, but I like experimenting. *g* As for Willow, she did remain remarkably calm in that encounter, as I remember. *thinks* Although most of what we see is after the event. *g*

Thank you. I was often amazed by the recklessness of the Initiative, but the way they didn't seem to consider collateral damage in that episode, seemed particularly off to me (although Buffy fired a flare gun inside, so she wasn't any better. I just ignored that *snigger* The joys of fan fic - picking and choosing which bits to use.)

I am so glad you enjoyed it.