Lane sat down on the bed heavily. "I don't know what to tell you, Spike, but rules are rules. We're a closed community here - can't say I disagree with their reasoning. But I don't like seeing you like this, either..." He shrugged, slumping forward to rest his elbows on his knees. "Unless you want me to dress up in other people's clothes and scream and run from you, I don't see an alternative."