/sneaks in some headcanon
I like the way you smell. [ honest, he does. even when she's sweaty or covered in mud or blood or demon goo. because she still smells like buffy. ] Even when you smell like a tavern.
[ he laughs, shaking his head. ] Sure, why not, since I don't tattoo anymore.
[ at least, not the normal way. tattooing a vampire involved magic and special to get past the healing thing. the tattoo on his back came from his human days, save the A. that was tacked on later via the magical methods described. ]