video } regrets I've had a few but then again too few to mention

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[Canny viewers might recognize the room Spike's sitting in as the office of Angel's Investigation. Spike is, in fact, sitting on a desk, boots banging against the side as he smirks into the cameras.]

Hey, mates. Thought I ought to let you know that Angel's Investigation is under new management. [He jabs a thumb towards himself.] Sure, Angel's all right as a leader, but some people want a bit more brains and a bit less forehead, know what I mean?

[Has anyone agreed to this change in staff? No. Does anyone from Angel's team even know he's here, in Wonderland? Absolutely not. Is that going to stop Spike? Not for a second. It'll make Angel mad, and that's hilarious.]

So come on over for all your mystery solving needs. We take beer and smokes as payment. One thing's sure: with me in charge it'll be a lot more fun getting your mysteries solved. Cheers!

[He salutes and disconnects.]

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Yeah, Cordy's a surprise. Isn't she supposed to be a bit deader?

What do you mean, far down the line?

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She's not deader, and I'm a little older.

[ hmm. what's a good way to mark the time? ]

The name Illyria mean anything to you?

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Well, yeah. She's pretty nice for an ancient demon inhabiting the corpse of my friend. What of her?

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[ she ignores his question, and just keeps trying to place the time: ]

How about Twilight?

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[What. Spike squints at her.]

...you mean, one of those times I'm not likely to catch on fire?

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[ well that answers that. nothing more to do, here, right? ]

Forget I mentioned it. Have fun messing with Angel.

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[He narrows his eyes.] Oh, come on, pet, you can't leave it at that.

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[ she's never had an innocent smile, but she sure can try. ]

Just workin' out when you're from is all. Seriously, don't sweat it.

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Don't tell me you're worried about spoilers or some such nonsense. I might need to know!