[This is, for the record, the worst plan in the history of bad plans. And Spike's had a lot of bad plans, so that's saying something.

He glances up at Dumage, the slimmest smile flickering over his face. He's not exactly surprised she's alive. She has definitely gotten herself in tight enough with the bad guys that he doubts they'd kill her just like that. It's still nice to see.]

I know you've been keeping poorer company lately, love, but remember, our people don't kill without a bit more provocation than some light betrayal.

[He glances back at Crombe.]

You're the evil geniuses here. Shouldn't you be able to figure that out?