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"I'd imagine that's true," Wesley said. "I would like to point out that there are plenty of people -- with souls -- who do horrible things. Mass murderers, serial killers. The presence of a soul isn't an indication of inherent goodness, and it's not the part of you that prevents you from doing evil. That comes from within." Spontaneously, he moved his hand to Spike's chest, feeling it, cool and strong, beneath his palm.

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"No, love..." Wesley put his arms around Spike, pulling him close. "I was joking. Well, not entirely, but for the most part. You can say anything you like to me, including telling me that I'm perfect and wonderful -- it's not that I don't enjoy hearing it. I do."

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"You can be very hard to follow," Spike said a bit hopelessly as he let himself lean into Wesley's embrace. "Or I could be especially slow this morning."

[wesleysgirl.livejournal.com]

"I don't know what to do with compliments," Wesley tried to explain. "They make me feel... confused. I like them, but I don't like the power they have over me."