Short and Sweet

Summary: exactly what the title says. It's short, and it has Sweet in it. Someone calls Sweet, the musical demon, back to Sunnydale. But what does he want?

Spoilers: "Once More With Feeling"

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"Look, just because you're a guy, doesn't mean I'll waive the clause. Last time I did just because I didn't like the guy. You're a different matter altogether."

"I think you'll find I took some precautions."

"Like what? You know that with a snap of my fingers, I can make you dance 'til you burn. And you're more combustible than most."

"Go on, try it."

*snap!*

"Hey! What's the big idea? Dance! Sing! At least hum a little!"

"Don't think so. I remember what happened the last time you were here. Just tell me what I want to know, and then I'll let you go."

"Ha! See? It's working. You rhymed."

"No...I think that was coincidence."

"Oh. Well then, I'm outta here. See you in hell!"

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"I'm still here. You did something, didn't you?"

"Yep. Not gonna let you out of here until you tell me what I want to know."

"Fine then. What is it?"

"Tell me, what rhymes with 'effulgence'?"

End