I do love Xander because he's one of those characters who always comes through in the end no matter what it costs him. He would certainly never hesitate to die if that was the only way to do the right thing. I was actually thinking that the bluff was that Willow was together enough to do the spell.

So, I squicked you. Once I got rid of that damn cage, I didn't think I would squick anyone anymore, but you're right that there's something incredibly creepy about not being able to use your hands. Hands are so much a part of who we are,a nd I *swear* I wouldn't be able to talk if I couldn't wave my hands around. ;)