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Sideways by goldenusagi
Chapter: 89 Resolutions
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05/18/2010 12:08 pm
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09/11/2009 06:32 am
excellent read, thank you. giles almost seems to accept, but now makes buffy feel responsible for spike after her death. that would be low even for travers.
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08/28/2009 10:04 pm
Hoo boy. Buffy really didn't think this through. If she's going to push it (and it doesn't look like she is) she has to be ready for him to say, "If I'm so unacceptable, let's just stop right now." How many people is that likely to save?
I completely understand her concerns, but I think she needs to say a little Serenity Prayer over this one.
I loved the conversation with Spike and Giles, which deftly showed how intelligent and subtle they both can be.
Great chapter.
I completely understand her concerns, but I think she needs to say a little Serenity Prayer over this one.
I loved the conversation with Spike and Giles, which deftly showed how intelligent and subtle they both can be.
Great chapter.
Yeah, she really didn't think about opening up the discussion that she opened up. And yes! Buffy needs the Serenity Prayer, LOL. "...grant me the serenity to accept the vampires I cannot change..." I'm glad you liked the conversation between Spike and Giles! I think they needed to have a talk. Thanks for reviewing!
08/28/2009 08:42 pm
Leave it to Giles to toss out something that had to gum up the works! LOL.
"There’s not responsibility. It’s not like I’ve got some metaphorical leash,” Buffy said. “He knows what’s wrong, what I can’t live with. And he won’t do it. It’s that simple. It’s not like I’m having to constantly hold him back" That is my attitude when I hear people saying (about canon) that Buffy shouldn't have to be Spike's conscience. I think by S6 he was learning, albeit slowly, how to relate as a human and time would have only given more lessons to him. Yes he was changing because of her and the soul speeded things up but I don't see it as being a burden for Buffy to help guide him in the interim. Point is he was changing. Your story, while not like canon, show that same trait. He IS changing and thinking and adapting.
Excellent!
Kathleen
"There’s not responsibility. It’s not like I’ve got some metaphorical leash,” Buffy said. “He knows what’s wrong, what I can’t live with. And he won’t do it. It’s that simple. It’s not like I’m having to constantly hold him back" That is my attitude when I hear people saying (about canon) that Buffy shouldn't have to be Spike's conscience. I think by S6 he was learning, albeit slowly, how to relate as a human and time would have only given more lessons to him. Yes he was changing because of her and the soul speeded things up but I don't see it as being a burden for Buffy to help guide him in the interim. Point is he was changing. Your story, while not like canon, show that same trait. He IS changing and thinking and adapting.
Excellent!
Kathleen
Speaking of canon, just from watching the show, I didn't come away feeling that Spike didn't have a conscience. Yet, it's a fairly common idea. Spike made bad decisions in canon, but I personally don't see how one can say that he has no moral compass. If Spike and Buffy had been together, I don't think it's like she would end up being his keeper. Yes, he thinks like a vampire, but it's not like he has no clue about what humans consider right and wrong. He just doesn't care, as a vampire. I don't think it's like he can't figure it out, and then not do it.
Thanks for reviewing!
Thanks for reviewing!
08/28/2009 06:27 pm
Oh dear, that was awkward. Hope things look up for them.
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08/28/2009 08:10 am
Giles as the council's "secret spy"--except he isn't going to do his job for them. I've been angry with him for a lot of chapters, but I guess this finally redeems him for me.
One of the things I love about your story is that Spike isn't the "softie" he became in the TV show. This Spike is very much a demon who only controls his vampire urges because of his love for Buffy. It gives him a rough, dangerous edge that makes him more interesting. And Buffy sure pushed him to the limit in their conversation; I wonder how it will effect their relationship. (You made some great points; you've obviously put a lot of thought into it.)
Well, I'm glad you like Giles again. I think he had valid objections and concerns from his point of view, but I wanted to bring him back round to being on good terms with Buffy by the end. And I'm glad you like this Spike. Most people seem to, but a few don't like the fact that he hasn't really come around to being fully good. Thanks for reviewing!
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