Date: 01/31/2007 - 04:54 am Title: Backsliding into First
the firght was well written
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: 12/13/2005 - 12:21 am Title: Backsliding into First
I hope Willow is going to be called to task for the spell this time, someone could have been killed. I enjoyed the fight scene, it was vivid and exciting. You did a good job choreographing the action. I wonder why everyone's linked with Meret now? I'm looking forward to finding out.
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the fight scene. I had a lot of fun writing it. Thanks for leaving a review!
Date: 12/12/2005 - 04:28 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Wow, look at you with the frequent updates! Not that I'm complaining, you understand. Encouraging! Here's hoping for you to be snowed in just enough to feel compelled to write more Serpents, but not enough to cut off your internet connection…
Really enjoyed this chapter. Tabula Rasa is a favorite episode, and I genuinely enjoyed your take. Very plausible. I love Meret as a character, but she's working out well as a plot device too. Clever way of forcing the Scoobies to confront their own ingrained prejudices and see Spike for who he is, and who he's capable of becoming. Nicely done!
Author's Response: Well, I'm sorry to say that the snow is finally melting. Now I just have to deal with the drifts of papers piling up in my office at school. However, the end of the fall semester means winter break and lots of time to work on this story! Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12/12/2005 - 01:54 am Title: Backsliding into First
That was fun! Oh don't tell me that wasn't fun! But now Giles and Xander can hear Meret too? So that implies they're a part of Spike's convey right? And by extrapolation of his relationship with the fire-lizard they're now a part of Meret's too right? And is that because of bonds formed under pressure when they all had to band together while without their memories and an understanding of their circumstances, or did the bonds exist beforehand but get strengthened (or opened right up) by Willow's spell gone awry? Oh I'm desperate to find out so please - be kind and update soon!
Author's Response: I'll get to the details of the bond in a bit, never fear! Thanks for leaving a review!
Date: 12/11/2005 - 06:41 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Glad you didn't spend too long on the Tabla Rasa impersonation. Your story is strong enough with adding in the old favorites.
Author's Response: I promise I'm off to strictly AU from here on out, but I thought that the Tabula Rasa spell was such a perfect motor for what I wanted to happen with Meret's bond that I wanted to use it. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12/11/2005 - 02:46 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Where's the rest? Oh, and can I make a request? Don't let Buffy be hurt anymore than she already is, please? Spuffiness coming up soon, I hope?
And I really love the fic so far! Hee!
Author's Response: I'm working on it. :-D Will promising a happy, Spuffy ending set your mind at ease? Thanks for commenting!
Date: 12/11/2005 - 11:13 am Title: Backsliding into First
great now everyone can feel/hear meret.... waiting for more!!!
Author's Response: Coming up soon! Thanks for leaving a review!
Date: 12/11/2005 - 02:16 am Title: Backsliding into First
Well, she just bonded with everybody since she saw them/felt them fighting together. She knows theose things were after her, so I'm sure she's grateful that everybody protected her. Doesn't matter that they were fighting for their own lives more.
Author's Response: Sorta kinda. I promise I'll be explaining more later. Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 10:16 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Dumm, de dum dum dummmm... Oh dearie, dearie me. Is Willow in for a virtual spanking upside the spellbook. Poor, poor Tara. I do hope someone goes after her and makes sure she's OK.
The positive thing to emerge from the experience though, is as you intended, Spike's acceptance within the group is growing. Giles has acknowledged him by asking him to help. Xander has acknowledged him by not firing of barbs. Willow though, *sighs*, she's going to be a problem isn't she. I do hope she doesn't tangle up with the Mage who's heading up these faceless demon types.
So glad Meret's OK. She knows they're after her, doesn't she? Hopefully, with her able to transmit emotions to the rest of the gang now, she'll have them all on her side. Never know, she might be able to help Buffy, too.
Lovely update. More, more, more... please?
Author's Response: Maybe not a spanking, but more than a few Scoobies are in line for a wake-up call. (I have to admit, I'm loving your virtual horror music. It's been making me grin all day.) Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 09:52 pm Title: Backsliding into First
OOooooooooo! Plot twist, yay! So now Rupes will figure out: Oh, yeah, Spike DOES having feelings! Duh! Stupid git.
Author's Response: I figured Giles would either need empirical data or a two by four to change his mind. Strangely, I went for the less violent method. :-D Thanks for reviewing!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 09:30 pm Title: Backsliding into First
eeep fabulous!!! love the spike POV and now everyone is getting their dose... i don't know why but i think meret could be an essential part in buffy's recovery...thanx so much!! terrific update!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm willing to let slip that Meret's touch will definitely affect Buffy, but I'm going to be coy and make everyone read to find out the whys and hows.
Date: 12/10/2005 - 09:04 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Oh, quick up-date...yay! Loved the Joan - Billy flirty banter and the no memory thing was cool, so was the fight scene. Willow looks as if she could be a cause for concern...again! And now Meret is making her presence known to Xander and Giles, I wasn't expecting that, as I kind of always see them as 'close minded' so nice surprise there...so, in all loved the chapter...and can't wait for more...soon, please.
Author's Response: Surprise! It's good to know that I wasn't telegraphing that twist as much as I thought. Thanks for the review!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 08:58 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Loved the update.
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 07:34 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Wonderful! The end of the spell really did set Buffy back, here as in canon. Always avidly waiting for more! :)
Author's Response: More's coming soon! Thanks for commenting!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 07:17 pm Title: Backsliding into First
This is great! So different and well written. I really am looking forward to reading more. Thanks for writing.
Author's Response: And thank you for reading! I'm glad you're liking the story.
Date: 12/10/2005 - 07:05 pm Title: Backsliding into First
The second part :) Spike and Joan fought well together - like on person and helped defeat the intruders. But after the spell got lifted, I pity Buffy. She was happy being Joan. Mmm - interesting side-effect - Xander and Giles can hear Meret too - wonder if this is the same for Buffy and Anya (because Dawn and Tara could hear her before). Thanks for updating!
Author's Response: Thasnks for the review!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 05:45 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Gosh this story has so many twists and turns, it's brilliant. I love this new development I wonder how it's gonna affect everyone.
Author's Response: Thanks! I was wondering how badly I was telegraphing my plot twists.
Date: 12/10/2005 - 03:31 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Giles and Xander can hear Meret? This should be interesting.
Author's Response: I certainly hope so. ;-) Thanks for commenting!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 03:30 pm Title: Backsliding into First
When is he going to get all nice and cozy with Buffy? *pouts*
Author's Response: When were those two ever "cozy?" :-D I'm getting there. Thanks for commenting!
Date: 12/10/2005 - 03:18 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Cool chappy. Wonder how this will affect the Scoobie relationships with Spike. Hopefully for the better!
Author's Response: Thank you. Seeing as how I am a sucker for a happy ending, I would say that is a good guess. ;-)
Date: 12/10/2005 - 03:15 pm Title: Backsliding into First
Wow... quick update. You must be snowed in again?? OK by me. Still keeping my attention.
Want to know more about the coatl. . need to do a google and learn more about them in history.
Author's Response: Snowed in, finished with my final projects, and stir crazy. :-D Glad you're still enjoying the fic. My inner geek is ecstatic that I'm getting people to research parts of my story. Thanks for reviewing!