DAWN: "The key is not directly described in any known literature, but all research indicates an energy matrix vibrating at a dimensional frequency beyond normal human perception. Only those outside reality can see the key's true nature." (shakes head) Outside reality. What's that mean?

SPIKE: Mm. Second-sight blokes, mostly. Or even just your run-of-the-mill lunatics.

(Dawn flashes back to the crazy security guard, pointing at her saying: "There! There's no one in there." then to another crazy guy, saying "I know what you are.")

SPIKE: What else does it say about this key? Is it made out of gold? Maybe we can hock it, split the take.

DAWN: Um, (reads) "The key is also susceptible to necromanced animal detection, particularly those of canine or serpent construct."

(Flash to the snake creature, seeing Dawn and then running away.)

SPIKE: (reads) "The monks possessed the ability to transform energy, bend reality." Blah, blah, blah. Good lord, Giles writes as dull as he talks, doesn't he? "They started work. But the Council ... has suggested ... to us that they were interrupted. Presumably by ... Glory. They obviously did manage to accomplish the taste..." (looks closer) "accomplish the task. They had to be certain the Slayer would protect it with her life. So they sent the key to her ... in human form. In the form of a sister."

(Zoom in on Dawn's shocked expression. Spike frowns, looks over at her. )

SPIKE: Huh! I guess that's you, nibblet.

• Dawn & Spike
• Dawn as the Key

written by: Steven S. DeKnight; Transcribed by Joan the English Chick (pisces@englishchick.com).. Full transcript at:
http://www.studiesinwords.de/91bloodties.html