[He considers this, mulling it over with a frown. Is there anything that might make him betray them...?
The others, the answer's almost a sure thing. He would betray most of them in a heartbeat if it meant protecting those he did value. Maybe not Power, but he has the feeling she'd also choose the winning side with him, so that's different. Kaeya... it's complicated. But Alisaie... no. He takes that seriously.]
...I don't have much in the way of morals. Comes with no soul, and a life of evil. But I do take promises and loyalty pretty seriously, that's something I can guarantee. So, starting here, pet? I promise I won't betray you. Not for anything in the world.
[There's a smile that comes to her face as she nods. She'd hoped, but she hadn't been sure. Hadn't needed to be sure, until now. But knowing... and the way he says it? That means a lot.]
Thank you. Then I'll tell you: You were correct.
In the Garden, we met an Angel named Uriel. They gave me something which I believe to be the crux of this entire battle between Celestials and Temporals. It was that which summoned the Lord Regent, and that which he pursues us for.
Uriel bade me keep it from his grasp until we can find the place where it will flourish.
[Being trusted is something that's a bit new to Spike. Buffy trusted him with some things, they all did, but they weren't going to confide secrets in him. It's a fair response, it's not like he hadn't already betrayed them. But it's nice, all the same.
And he meant it. He won't betray her for anything in the world. Even Buffy.]
Oh, that's really interesting. Seems like we've got the macguffin then... You did good.
[After a moment's conferral with her daemon--] As far as I'm aware, we did not encounter any crosses on our journey.
[The bit about self-awareness and sinning sounds familiar though.]
But Satariel told me in Krankaz that they thought we were meant to find something. I believe this entire dispute is over this cutting and what to do with it.
In which case, Uriel's words were quite clear. We are to decide where it might grow. Not these Angels.
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The others, the answer's almost a sure thing. He would betray most of them in a heartbeat if it meant protecting those he did value. Maybe not Power, but he has the feeling she'd also choose the winning side with him, so that's different. Kaeya... it's complicated. But Alisaie... no. He takes that seriously.]
...I don't have much in the way of morals. Comes with no soul, and a life of evil. But I do take promises and loyalty pretty seriously, that's something I can guarantee. So, starting here, pet? I promise I won't betray you. Not for anything in the world.
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Thank you. Then I'll tell you: You were correct.
In the Garden, we met an Angel named Uriel. They gave me something which I believe to be the crux of this entire battle between Celestials and Temporals. It was that which summoned the Lord Regent, and that which he pursues us for.
Uriel bade me keep it from his grasp until we can find the place where it will flourish.
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And he meant it. He won't betray her for anything in the world. Even Buffy.]
Oh, that's really interesting. Seems like we've got the macguffin then... You did good.
[Hmmmm... He's a bit unsure how much]
What is it? You allowed to tell me that much?
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[which would make so much more sense if she knew anything about christianity whatsoever bUT SOMETIMES YOU'RE FROM A WORLD WITH A PANTHEON INSTEAD]
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[GOD, this is going to suck.]
Christian mythology. It's a big 'ol tree that the two original humans stole an apple from and ate and suddenly were self aware enough to sin.
I just hope there's no sodding crosses.
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[The bit about self-awareness and sinning sounds familiar though.]
But Satariel told me in Krankaz that they thought we were meant to find something. I believe this entire dispute is over this cutting and what to do with it.
In which case, Uriel's words were quite clear. We are to decide where it might grow. Not these Angels.