Perceptions!verse - Spander Files

I really hate the way the bastard is sitting smirking at
Giles. He’s so damn smug. “Even after all this time,
Rupert, you understand me so well. It’s touching really.
And you know that any marker I hold on completion, will
not be more than you’re willing to pay.”
I really, really want to slap this guy, but Giles just rolls his
eyes. “You’re generosity overwhelms me, Ethan. Now
can we get down to business before the girls return? I
don’t think Buffy would take very kindly to your
presence, or to what we’re about to do.”
“Yes, well, your Slayer always was more about the
muscle than the mind, Rupert. Not that that’s a criticism
in any way. Such is the nature of Slayers; she is merely
following her heritage.”
“Well her heritage will probably compel her to beat your
head against the wall, if she finds you here, so if we could
stop playing games it might be better for all of us.”
“But you play such wonderful games…” Giles is leaning
over him, and I haven’t seen that look since the last time
I spilled soda over one of his priceless Codex’s. Looks like
Ethan knows that expression as well. “Oh very well, and