"I see," Holmes nods. Whether this is new information or confirming what he already knew is impossible to guess. "Tempting as the thought is, perhaps just a threat to Ivonka would be sufficient. I need to have a word with her anyway, so maybe we could go together." He frowns. "Also Spike, if I may? Your face? It changed? Is that normal for a vampire? Or is this trait peculiar to yourself?"