Oh, they remember. Believe me, I never let them forget.
[ That much he could do at least, force them to live with the knowledge of what they did to Tyki, and also to him. It really did seem like they'd found the simple solution to all their problems for awhile there.
He doesn't shy away when Tyki presses a finger to his chest. If anything, it's welcome. Being without him was rougher than Spike ever expected it to be, lonelier than he'll ever admit - they had an understanding of each other and with Tyki gone, so was the relief of knowing at least someone really knew what it was like. ]
Figured as much. You got them scared, nonetheless. Says a lot about the kind of impression you left on this place.