Business as usual by Lilachigh
Chapter: Chp 32 The Power of Cake

01/25/2013 08:56 am
  As soon as three nights later was mentioned I knew I was wrong, but being surprised is what reading a story ia all about, what fun would it be if I could guess where you were going.

  To put it mildly I dislike Andrew, but am going to give your andrew a chance.

12/02/2008 06:49 am
don't know why you do not  have a ton of readers for this piece - those who are not reading are missing one terrific Buffyverse Tale -
I love how you have managed to do something so different. 

I am still waiting for someone to write The Great Lorne Story - maybe after Agnes you would think about one of my favorite whedonverse demons and making something with him too. 
 Yes, as I said in my email, not many readers for this story and I am sure the reason is, no sexual content!  Still, those of you who have joined Aggie's Army, certainly make up for small numbers by large involvement in her tale!

Hmmm, Lorne....not sure about a whole story, but......fancy a Christmas ficlet?  I'm doing lots for people on my LJ flist using my original characters.

12/02/2008 06:29 am
Andrew coming onto the scene - interesting turn of events - I always liked Andrew in the series - can't wait to see what you make of him. 
Agnes never fails to please - I love your mature lady vamp shop keeper very much.
 Well, Andrew had to learn how to cook somewhere!  And I couldn't see it happening at home.  Glad you are enjoying Agnes so much.  She is a joy to write about.

kim
11/29/2008 12:49 pm
Hee! Goodness, Agnes has her hands full with that one.
 Absolutely!  Thank you for reading.

11/28/2008 11:32 pm
Thanks for the update, Agnes is going to turn everyone around.  Which I think is a VERY good idea!  Hope to hear from you again soon.
 Agnes can only be there. Does she influence what happens?  We will see.  Sadly, she can only do so much but perhaps things would have been even worse if she wasn't there.  (See Agnes and Buffy's coffin!!!!)

BT_
11/28/2008 01:45 pm
I"ve found that chocolate chip cookies have nearly as great a power as cake...
As usual, this was a great chapter.  I so love Agnes and her sensibilities.  The way she hates to "Change Her Face" - and thinking it in capitals - so wonderful! 
I hope Andrew can keep her secret. 
Thank you for writing this story.  I eagerly await every new installment.
 Thank you for reviewing.  I await all my regulars' comments every time I post a chapter.  In some ways it makes it even more stressful because those of you who do care about Agnes - and to be fair, there aren't that many but what you lack in numbers you make up for in fervour - tell me in no uncertain terms what they think.

And, yes, Agnes thinks in Capital Letters a great deal.

time of change
11/28/2008 12:46 pm
The power of cake, indeed.  Dare I hope that in your 'verse Andrew will realize early on that he is something more than Tucker's brother.
 Poor Andrew.  Do you ever completely get over those childhood family designations?   Even when I was a grown woman with an extremely good job, my father still thought I was the baby of the family and treated me accordingly!

11/28/2008 09:22 am
And now we see how Andrew wound up knowing his way around an oven mitt!  LOL.    This is far too believable.  Is it too much to hope that Aggie will be a strong and good enough influence to change this boy's future?  I can but wish.

You have made me want to head into the kitchen and eat something sinful .

I wondered at first if it was Xander given his love of baked goods but Andrew makes sense.

Excellent
Kathleen
 I had to find a reason for Andrew knowing how to cook and this just seemed so right to me!   Poor Agnes, she has such a lot of angst ahead of her, doesn't she?   I'm quite worried.

11/28/2008 05:50 am
I know it's pie day here the U.S. but this chapter leaves me craving a good chocolate cake... lol! Sadly the town I live in has no real bakery, only bakery departments in the grocery stores. *remembers fondly the checkerboard cake I used to buy before my favorite bakery in town closed*  Oops, looks like I got off track a bit... sorry about that. ;)
Now on to the review, I'm pleasantly surprised Andrew was the mystery guy watching Aggie, things could have turned out so much worse if it had been someone else. I also liked how Aggie relied on herself to set this trap. :)  Her thoughts in the closing scene were also enjoyable... I know I wouldn't underestimate the power of cake... lol! Can't wait to see how things go between Aggie, and Andrew. Wonderful update!
 Amazing how chocolate cake arouses the beast in my readers!   Mind you, this particular cake is particularly nice!   Yes, if Agnes can implant at least a tiny bit of backbone into Andrew, he might remember it later on when it will be needed.  

I always think a coward being brave is braver than a brave person being brave.

11/27/2008 11:05 pm
special chocolate cake; several layers of sponge, frosting, raspberry jam, its surface studded with pecans and chocolate drops.

Devil Writer get back with your evil yummy descriptions of jam tarts, and iced fancies and chocolate cake!  In America on Thanksgiving Day it's Pumpkin Pie or nothing!  Great chapter.  Is Andrew now wishing that Agnes did have Spike sort him out? 
Hi, Devil Writer here!   Sorry!  I don't think Agnes has ever made a pumpkin pie.  But I'm sure she could learn.  Would it take blood easily?  Frosting does, so well!    I think the little squeak Andrew gave when she mentioned Spike tells us exactly what he was hoping for!    Thank you for review. Much appreciated.

11/27/2008 08:36 pm
If anyone can fix Andrew, it's Aggie.  Little by little she's working her magic but there's so much that needs fixing!  And more to come.  She's brilliant.
 Thank you!   Whether she can change everything remains to be seen, but at least she might be adding that one touch of backbone that he will need sometime in the future.

Tamara
11/27/2008 07:43 pm
Agnes certainly would be a good influence on Andrew. It'll be interesting to see where this goes.
 I hope she will be - I just hope he doesn't tell Warren!

All4Spike
11/27/2008 07:28 pm
Oh it's the guestage!  Phew, what a relief! I had wondered where he learned to make a funnel cake...
 I always knew Andrew learnt how to cook from someone with a great deal of patience!