Could Spike have been right? Should they not have answered the door?

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"You're important to me, and if I had wanted to rush off and see them I would've left the minute I was corporeal," Spike pointed out, though if he had had the offer before of an actual role and some independence instead of just being Buffy's lap dog he might have made a different decision.

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Supposing that was at least partially true, but knowing it wasn't the whole truth, Wesley said, "You should hate the thought that your options are being limited because of me."

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"That's a rare and admirable trait," Wesley told him.

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"If you want to go to London, and you want me to come with you, I will." It wouldn't be impossible, Wesley told himself firmly. He could do it if he had to.

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Startled, Wesley turned slightly, taking Spike by both upper arms and speaking very clearly. "You can't possibly think that I don't want you," he said. "God -- do you have any idea how desperately I want you to stay here? Want to order you to stay?"

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"You wouldn't enjoy telling me to do things and having your orders obeyed?" Wesley asked, hoping that he was making it clear he was flirting.