[ He does not interrogate hell god, because it does sound familiar and frankly he has come to expect terms this horrifying in scope from tales of Sunnydale. He trusts, fully and without question, that Willow has already considered the possibility of a repeat countercharm— has probably gone sleepless with the effort.

Not that she would have many options available to her, with their powers so reduced. His mouth tightens in a thin frown. ]

Were this to operate by the logic of Deerington... perhaps it's not yours to undo. The issue could require something of Tara to solve. She can blunt the emotions of others; I would not be surprised to hear that hers form some hidden crux.

It is something I trust we will find our way through, Willow. Even with Maul providing... a worrying distraction.