Spike sat down with Raven, wrapping his arm around her waist in his usual unconscious gesture of protection.  "We're here..."<br/><br/>The Hag interrupted.  "I know why you are here.  I could taste it from the moment you walked through the door.  I am puzzled, though.  I am *far* from your last resort, and few come to me who have any other option.  Especially you, Raven."  The Hag looked at her.  "You are human, and you have known him only a few days.  Yet you are willing to risk so much.  Why?"