( the moment manuela came into his view, spike immediately began to look her over with the most laziest expression he could muster— but despite his own energy, he was carefully taking in every little detail he could of her. she immediately struck him as someone dangerous, seductive, perhaps....a bit mature? he wasn't quite sure how to pin her down but he knew she could probably be trouble if he let himself get carried away. especially given she was ridiculously attractive to someone like him. )

Don't be too down now, I promise to be gentle.

( despite the million thoughts racing through his mind, he kept a playful banter with her and moved as she requested, turning to grab the sundress and necklace. instead of handing it to her though, he inspected the dress a bit, stretching it out and holding it out in front of her body. )

Kinda small isn't it? I'm sensing a theme here.....

( with a humming sound, he reached into the pocket of the dress to pull out a ring. )

Ah I get it now, it's so obvious isn't it. A seductive and lonely housewife meant to distract me from my professional duties. You naughty minx, out for my hide already aren't you?

( although his words were playful, there was some hint of truth in what he said, a revelation of a little concern he had already mulled over before. despite his own insistence on being free of his past and the chains that once held him, he sure did base his own actions off a previous starting point. )