13047/The Not ex shows up at the current girlfriend's place

The Not ex shows up at the current girlfriend's place
Date of Scene:	17 April 2021
Location:	Selina Kyle's Apartment, South Hinkley
Synopsis:	Buffy Summers and Spike have a chat.
Cast of Characters:	Spike, Buffy Summers

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Spike has posed:
Spike did leave Dawn contact information and she's been here before, so it wouldn't be too difficult for Buffy to find her way to Selina's place. Fortunately for everyone in question Selina is trying to sleep off the effects of the magic attack to her body and spirit.

Spike's culinary skills are pretty low, but he can make a killer bloomin' onion and there is a little bit of one left on the table. For his part, Spike is drinking a glass of bourbon and trying to get his head around a few things. Things like how he's going to get the shield back from Batman to make things right. It's not like he can just throw hands with him anymore.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers really didn't want to come to Gotham, didn't want to be a part of Spike's life anymore, even though she knew that their lives would always be weirdly intertwined. It's frustrating in a way, knowing that even now, she relied on his expertise and his current location to track down the shield.

Well whatever, she made it to Gotham in one piece, time to deal with this little complication so she can go home ASAP.

Buffy rings the bell to the apartment which was surprisingly not that hard to find. Really, she would have preferred neutral ground but whatever.

Spike has posed:
Getting up, Spike walks to the door and pauses. He raises a brow and turns his head to one side a little. A shake of his head and he opens it up,"Hello Buffy. I'd ask what brings you, but I am pretty sure I know." His voice is lower than usual and he motions her inside,"Selina is sleeping. Have a seat."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns, striding in like she owns the place. Soo, this is where he and Selina live. Fun, nice place, probably costs a lot. She can guess how they are able to pay for it. She peers around impatiently then glances back to Spike.

"Lets just cut to the chase. You said you knew where the shield was. Is it here? Do you have it? I don't have time for social calls."

Spike has posed:
A shake of his head and he scowls,"No no, lets talk loud enough to wake Dawn up at home. Let's add to it the usual accusations." He stalks to the bedroom door and closes it so Selina does have some quiet. Turning back towards Buffy he takes a few steps,"I don't have it here. Like I told you before it is with the bloody Batman. I don't know where he lives. Maybe you can give him a look at those pouty lips and make him your plaything like you do others." He tried peaceful, but he can be as big an asshole as the next person when he wants.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers sighs and rolls her eyes. "Gimme a break Spike. I do t have time to play nice..." she just steps back and waits impatiently as he closes the door to his girlfriend's sleeping form. Funny that, she shouldn't be bothered, but maybe she is, just a little, for some reason.

"Heh, never thought I'd see you settling down, shacking up with some human. I can't begin to explain how very messed up that is. But I guess that's no longer my business."

So says the not-ex girlfriend, even if it sounds very much like something a jealous or concerned ex might say. Aaand then he dares to go there and her eyes narrow on him, nit really caring if she wakes up the dead with her anger.

"What the hell Spike?! You do t even have the right to go there, especially since you're the one who jumped me first!" she's practically seething right now, trying very hard not to stake him right here and now, dammit..

Spike has posed:
"Neither of us has to play nice. I thought you wanted to attempt it. I'll keep it in mind." he replies and walks back over to get the bourbon he was drinking,"Says the Slayer who was once in love with a vampire and currently in love with a different breed of vampire."

He takes a breath and stops the roll. He exhales slowly and takes a drink,"A certain point of view then." he mutters and doesn't seem to care what she wants to do,"Batman. Protector of Gotham. Tends to hide out in the shadows and kick the hell out of street level thugs."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns and nods, "Right, the mission is more important so we should focus on that.." she smirks, "Batman, huh. I've heard the rumours of course, done my research..I hear he co-operates with the police though, so I've given Karrin a call, seeing as she works for Gotham PD now..Apparently they use a giant bat signal to get his attention, so we can try and pull some strings."

She frowns at a thought, "So Willow is also a member of Justice League although she's been busy and I'm not even sure if they know each other on a personal level, given how elusive he is. But I can mention her if he has trust issues.."

She narrows her eyes on Spike, "Not so sure about you though..Were you and your girlfriend getting up to trouble or something?"

Spike has posed:
"The mission always comes first as I recall." he replies and doesn't pursue it any furthur,"As for the Batman and his tendencies with the police I don't know. I have met him twice and wasn't terribly impressed either time. Karrin Murphy? A Gotham Officer. He raises both eye brows and adds,"Willow in the Justice League? Were they taking open casting calls or something?"

The questions about he and Selina get a narrow eyed glare,"As for the rest. This isn't your city and what we do and don't do is none of your bloody business now is it?" He takes his cigarette pack from his pocket and starts to tamp down the tobacco.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smirks and shrugs, "Guess Karrin got transferred, either to here or from here, either way, it'll help. And yeah, I imagine Willow is mostly a part time or hiniyrary member, on account of saving Superman's life way back then.."

She quickly frowns though at Spike, "I suppose not, except for when my sister is caught in the middle, or stuff like this shield is involved..Just trying to figure what sort of impression you may have left with him if I'm introduced as an..Ally of your's."

Spike has posed:
"Your sister is always welcome, but if you are that concerned about it." he comments,"The shield can be your issue and leave me out of it. When you introduce yourself you can refer to me as one of those people that you enjoy beating on. He would probably approve. No sense trying to confuse him any more than necessary."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers peers at him intently as if wishing she could get inside his heads figure him out better than this. He's sooo damn frustrating.."Heh, I guess that's one possibility, although I'd hardly wanna seem like the bully type, unless it was well earned." in Spike's case it usually is, as far as she's concerned.

"By the way, how's that chip treating you these days? Is it still functioning properly?" is it concern or mere curiosity that she asks?

Spike has posed:
Nobody has been able to get into his head. Not even Dru can claim too much time in his mind. He crosses his arms and shrugs,"I don't really notice the chip anymore. It's like it fell asleep." There is something for her to fret about. Is he telling the truth or just messing with her mind? Who knows?