[voice]

[lessritual]

So. Finally got this thing working again, just in time to hear all bloody hell breaking loose up there. Sad to have missed it.

Unfortunately, I've been spending my time chained to a wall in someone's basement. Now I ask you- is that a way to treat an old mate

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voice;

[discessum]

You're right, Spike. In a city full of super beings, you don't exactly pose much of a threat. And you haven't even done anything warranting your arrest, so we might as well let you go.

If you promise to play nice.

voice;

[lessritual]

Oh, of course. Wouldn't dream of hurting a hair on any poor innocent's head. Should I give you my scout's honor, as well?

voice;

[discessum]

If only that actually meant something coming from you.

The bottom line is that we can't keep you imprisoned. You haven't proven dangerous to anyone, and considering how many people here know how to handle themselves, you probably aren't going to. You just happened to come at a bad time when stress was high and we were feeling rather paranoid. You understand.

I've got the keys to the shackles. I'll be over in a bit.

voice;

[lessritual]

That's right, I'm just a little lamb in this big city full of superheroes. Not dangerous to anyone.

Damn right you'll be freein' me. Got no cause to keep me here, and you all know it.

voice;

[discessum]

We'd have plenty of cause if this were Sunnydale, and you know it. Just because we're letting you out doesn't mean we won't keep an eye on you.

Still. I can man up to my mistakes. I'm willing to apologize for the rash decision of holding you hostage.

voice;

[lessritual]

Yeh, but we're very clearly not in Sunnydale. By all means, though, keep an eye on me. Can't begrudge you folk the right to voyeurism.

Wesley, coming from you, that apology means so much. Truly.

voice;

[discessum]

Watching you is definitely not the highlight of my day, believe me.

It's not an apology to you, Spike, so much as it's an apology to the City for bending the rules due to a panicked decision.