[Oh she is absolutely picking a fight and part of Spike hates himself for rising to her doing so. He scowls with her retort, but any annoyance is lost with her tears. He looked like he'd been struck, with her words.
That...he... At the last major party, those damn corsages had induced visions. He'd been certain he couldn't betray Buffy like that, in the vision he'd seen--but here she was confirming it. Spike couldn't say he wasn't capable--he'd been a monster for most of his undead existence and done far worse things.
But the idea that he could betray Buffy like that still sickened him. It was clear in his posture and expression. Distress in hazel-blue eyes that stared at her.]
...I'm not gonna say I'm not capable of it. Because clearly it's happened or will happen or I don't know. I can and will say that I'm sickened by the thought that I'd do that to you. That I'd betray you like that, when I know how fragile your trust in me is.
[Again his voice was soft, but held conviction. The emotions were clear for her to hear and see.]
CW: Hints around potential sexual assault/attempted rape.
That...he... At the last major party, those damn corsages had induced visions. He'd been certain he couldn't betray Buffy like that, in the vision he'd seen--but here she was confirming it. Spike couldn't say he wasn't capable--he'd been a monster for most of his undead existence and done far worse things.
But the idea that he could betray Buffy like that still sickened him. It was clear in his posture and expression. Distress in hazel-blue eyes that stared at her.]
...I'm not gonna say I'm not capable of it. Because clearly it's happened or will happen or I don't know. I can and will say that I'm sickened by the thought that I'd do that to you. That I'd betray you like that, when I know how fragile your trust in me is.
[Again his voice was soft, but held conviction. The emotions were clear for her to hear and see.]