Sympathy for the Devil by ComedyofErrors
Chapter: Chapter 18
 
Dirktavian04/11/2006 02:33 am
I'm not sure how I missed this update, but this is a great chapter. I went looking for this story, because I love it so much and hadn't seen it for a while. I was thrilled to see there were additional chapters that I hadn't read. Nice interplay between Buffy and Giles. And I love slightly broken and vulnerable Spike, who would rather not have her than just have Buffy there out of pity-- How can you not love a man like that?
~*~Tasha~*~03/29/2006 01:34 am
You handled the discussion with Giles really well. Everyone was still true to their selves while being better and different too. {Grins} I hope that Buffy can convince Spike that she does mean to stay and try to work things out with them. I look forward to the next update.
Lindy03/26/2006 09:25 pm
I like how she's standing up for herself! More please!
Jessica03/25/2006 06:27 pm
Very curious to see what happens now that she has her mom's and Giles' semi-approval. Love it so far. Looking forward to more.
rayan03/25/2006 02:42 pm
love this story...i really felt spikes pain..and buffys conflicted emotions....just lovely...kep it up
Cewcew03/25/2006 11:41 am
Still a grate story. Enjoying the good read. Excelant work. Hope for another update soon.
PyroChilde03/25/2006 09:40 am
Awww, how sweet. I liked Giles little slip up, starting to call Buffy his daughter. It was cute. Great chap.
kim03/24/2006 07:51 pm
That was good!

Very much liking the more mature and compassionate Buffy here.

Poor Spike...those nightmares are probably going to come around for a while...
Esther03/24/2006 06:36 pm
Oh, that was simply gorgeous! So glad that Buffy had the guts to tell Giles how she feels about Spike and I'm really glad that Giles listened. Than that ending...gah, I cried for him. Poor Spike. More, please!!!
jl198003/24/2006 05:43 pm
oh poor spike!!! i feel so bad for him, but the end was so sweet... and the argument between giles and buffy was priceless too ... love this story lots!!
Spikez_tart03/24/2006 05:00 pm
Only Giles would wear a suit to hang out in a crypt. Love the story.
¨savard.p@videotron.ca03/24/2006 04:54 pm
I just love this story. And I can hardly wait for every new chapter.
It's very creative of you.
I like this new Buffy. And there was only one way to get this Buffy and it was through what you did, make her live inside Spike's mind.
Keep on the good work. And I'll still be waiting for the coming chapers.
And also I'll get a look on your other stories.
Pierrie
Nikkole03/24/2006 03:15 pm
I really liked this chapter! I am glad that Giles watns to accept what Buffy is feeling and yet still remains gaurded. Very understandable. I also liekd his little slip of almost calling her his daughter. I can't wait for the next chapter!
ChrissieLinnit03/24/2006 02:39 pm
Oh, I've waited so very long for this chapter... and it was worth the wait, so very worth it!

There were times, through this fis when I doubted that you'd get us to a Spuffy conclusion. Times when I thought that Buffy was never going to really let herself see the depths that make up Spike. But, it's clear in her conversation here with Giles that she not only saw the layers of Spike, but understood them and accepted all that she experienced inside his mind.

The Buffy - Giles interaction was very touching. I wish I'd had a father figure like that.

Fantastic chapter, pet. Well done.
MarzBar03/24/2006 02:32 pm
Good on Buffy for telling Giles straight out without the yelling, complaining, hedging and pouting. I'm worried about Spike's dream. More story please.
Tamara03/24/2006 02:26 pm
Who says you can't use things from cartoons in real life.

Good job on her telling Giles, Now she just has the loudmouth to convince.

I'm glad she went back, it would've been cruel to leave him alone.
akarinacj03/24/2006 01:59 pm
What can I say, I just love this fic. Please update soon!!!!
pretty_in_fangs03/24/2006 01:47 pm
I always enjoy seeing the confrontation between Buffy and Giles over Spike. I thought you did it really well. It was a believable response from a Giles of that time.
Jackofspikes03/24/2006 01:44 pm
Your fiction introduced me to this site...I will be eternally grateful for that. Your fiction helps me remember why I write...I will be eternally grateful for that too.

Once again you have moved me with this fic...and I'm eternally grateful...Thank you for sharing it.
vladt03/24/2006 01:21 pm
loved the update. somewhat surprised by giles nearly calm reaction. thanks for the fine read.
pfeifferpack03/24/2006 12:06 pm
Good call from Buffy about the biggest problem Giles had......Jenny and the whole Angel being trusted wrongly!

Excellent update...oh how I long for these!

Your Spike is vulnerable but in character, well done.

Buffy is understandably nervous about trusting herself even more than trusting Spike...again, in character.

Wonder what Dru has pland for the GGK demon? Just imagine her with her pixies and talking dolls having a big dose of THAT poison in her system....whew!

Kathleen
Joyce03/24/2006 11:44 am
Fantastic chappie! You hit the real nitty gritty of the matter from all angles. Wonder if the cure did not completely take re the nightmares continuing?
UncagedMuse03/24/2006 11:37 am
Wonderful chap!
deedo03/24/2006 11:03 am
i really liked this chapter especially the conversation between giles and buffy (can't remember something like that happening on the show) and that buffy is finally willing to give spike a chance despite what everyone might have to object

Pin03/24/2006 11:01 am
Excellent chapter. I like the way Buffy deals with her feelings in a more direct way and talks things over with the people who might influence her decision. Looking forward to the next one.
Bridget03/24/2006 10:46 am
Good conversation between Giles and Buffy. They conversed like adults. Great job.