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Kevin 10/02/04 - 03:20PM 4: Love’s Bitch; The Morning After Signed
Sorry I took so long to review this. Being such a fan of your Connor and Dawn characterizations, I was not looking forward to a chapter that dealt solely with Buffy and her thoughts. Yet you still managed to deliver a really interesting read. I know it’s a lot to ask, but I really hope Buffy continues to make appearances in the story. Your exploration of her character leaves me longing for a resolution to her issues.

Author's Response: No problem, I just worried you lost interest somewhere and had stopped reading. I'm glad you were able to get through this exposition, and want to see Buffy in future chapters...spoilerish - you will. Thanks for reviewing, it really does mean a lot.

filmtheory 09/20/04 - 03:22AM 4: Love’s Bitch; The Morning After Signed
I thought this was a great chapter. As an odd comparison, this chapter reminded e of the first couple seasons of The Sopranos. Tony and Carmela have difficulty disciplining their kids. One of the reasons is the fact that they’re hypocrites and morally compromised themselves. How do you teach your kids not to steal when you or your husband earns a living in part by killing people? This chapter had that same conflict. Buffy wants to counsel her sister on romance, but is compromised by her own dodgy track record. What’s more, Buffy realizes her own weak position in such matters. You’re truly talented to be able to ostensibly write a story about a Dawn/ Connor romance, yet still work in very compelling and accurate character studies of secondary characters. Even more impressive is that this so-called secondary character in your story was the primary character on the show, yet you still have so much to say.

Author's Response: You and your flattery. I've never seen The Sopranos but if I went on reputation alone I figure this is a big complement. And I'm glad you like the 'secondary character' story-line, as it will all become apparent in the end why it isn't secondary at all, which I see you have already figured out.

Violet SS 07/12/04 - 07:46PM 4: Love’s Bitch; The Morning After Signed
Hiya. So a little too much review / reflection for my taste, but you applied your poetic style and made it lovely. A couple of comments. 1) I'm glad Buffy realizes she's screwed up as far as romance goes. She really is dysfunctional in that arena. 2) I liked the passage about sacrificing one for the good of many. The old utilitarian calculus. Hadn't thought about it in awhile, but there are strong moral arguments against her sending Angel to hell when, in fact, he was an innocent. That is, of course, if you believe Angel and Angelus are different people as opposed to Angel being a mask Angelus is forced to wear (to paraphrase Connor). Anyway, sorry to wax philosophical, but I really liked the way you revisted that part of the past. 3) I love, love, love your analysis of her relationship with Spike. I think you are right on emotionally and I appreciate you not painting him as a cardboard villian.

Okay, done for now!



Author's Response: I have to say that writing this chapter was about finally being able to say the things I feel many miss when looking at the Angel/Spike dynamic. Don't get me wrong, I love Spike and understood the need for the Buffy/Spike storyline. It was amazingly true to Buffy's self-destructive nature at the time. And I loved what they became in the end. And who doesn't just love the character of Spike? I don't consider myself a Buffy/Angel shipper, but I do feel that is where Joss Whedon always intended it would go. Enough with my analyzing! It seems I can't just say "thanks for reviewing this chapter" Oh well…however I am thankful.






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