The stake. The stake Buffy gave him, sitting somewhere in his house. But he's in the woods. Breaking off a dead stick would create a stake, wouldn't it?

But not now. Not while it would make noise that would draw her attention. He knows that much from all his experiences hiding. This can't be as bad, not by a long shot, as hiding from the Spanish guards near Ferrol. If she turns him, Buffy will end it. He's still dealing with what they did to him after they recaptured him. If he can survive that, this isn't so bad.

His jaw sets. His eyes locate a fallen branch nearby. His hand tightens on the pistol.