Your descriptions are excellent. So vivid in detail. I've forgotten to sign my last reviews. I'm going to read at least one more tonight. It's addictive!

Seems like Spike and Buffy could really be good for each other :) And since i don't believe I've said so yet, that really is a beautiful banner Mandi made for you :)


This was another great chatper..sorry I don't have a better way of telling you so.

Author's Response: Thanks for the praise, sweetie. Mandi's banner is tres cool and I'm so lucky that Schez requested it for me. I'm hoping that Spike and Buffy will be good for each other, too. BFN, hun.

I really like this fic and your style wth both Buffy and Spike in this. I'm dying for more updates on this.

A definate MUST READ fic and should be passed around to all my Spuffy friends

Author's Response: Thank you! Am so happy that you are enjoying so far. the next chappie is now up. BFN.

Really enjoyable update. The way you can make such a surreal situation seem so gritty and starkly realistic is very well done. I can also tell that while the overarching questions of 'what price dignity' and 'what (if indeed there is one) is the difference between being human and humane' will remain with me, I'll be following the very personal journeys of both Spike and Buffy throughout this piece. Looking forward to your next instalment. 8-)

Author's Response: Thank you, katakata! You wouldn't believe the hours I spend putting combinations of cause and effect together - and you saw it straight away. Dignity is something that I find our society values less and less (together with tolerance sometimes). And being human certainly doesn't mean that you are humane. Oh, don't worry, their jouyrneys are definitely gonna be personal too! I loved your review. Please read warning at start of next chapter though. BFN.

Spike's agitation and humiliation were well realized, and you did an excellent job getting them through the crisis of the cock ring with some dignity. Buffy's reaction to Spike's plight is well written, and is setting the stage in their new partnership.

Willow working on research in the background is already an interesting plot device. I'm interested in an explanation for government trained sex slaves, too. This was another taut, sharply written chapter.

Author's Response: Thank you! I have found, in life, that if you take away someone's dignity you are likely to have made yourself and enemy. Not something Buffy would want to do, especially in such a delicate situation. I felt sorry for her having to deal with it - but couldn't resist it either! Thanks for reviewing. Please read the warning at the beginning of the next chapter carefully. Bye, sweetie.

Just came across your fic and love it! Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: Thank you! Glad that you like and don't forget to read the warning next week. BFN.

I just found this story and am completely hooked. I can't wait to see where you are taking it. I love this 'nicer' version of Buffy. Looking forward to much more.

Author's Response: Thank you, Taylormaid! really good of you to review as well and I'm so glad you are liking - especially nicer Buffy! More next Monday but do read warning. BFN.

I wanted to read the chapter yesterday but I got sidetracked by "I know you" :) Reading here now. ~ Oh Willow can't withstand a challenge :) I'm sure she'll be able to find something hidden. ~ *grin* So Buffy didn't do her homework and got caught *g* Spike really had rough times.. it will take some time to accommodate again to be treated normal. Uh-huh.. Spike is having a nightmare it seems! Thanks for the new chapter :)

Author's Response: Haven't you read that before? It's one of my favourites "I Know You". I'm hoping that Willow can come up with some juicy info here - she'd better! Do read the warning at start of next chapter - don't want anyone offended unnecessarily. Thanks, as always, for your lovely review. Bye, sweetie. xxx

I was very entertained. Keep it coming.

Author's Response: Thank you, katina! Entertaining is what it's all about. Thanks for reviewing. BFN.

This is a great story. You do a really great job of writing Buffy's POV. I do like how you have not made Spike so weak and that there are still signs of the old Spike. Can't wait to read where this will lead.

Author's Response: Thank you, Bridget! I'm glad you are enjoying the characterisations and find them to be believable. Read warning next chapter and thanks for reviewing. BFN.

Another excellent chapter! I am so glad to see this Buffy able to feel some empathy. BTW: according to Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 'flattery' has connotations of specious praise. My last review was a 'compliment' (as is this review) since truth was (and is) being written. Thanks for an extremely good update.

Author's Response: Thank you, gaillee! I see I shal lhave to be careful with my choice of words in future. *eyes dictionary carefully* i will correct now and thank you for the compliment. I especially like that you are finding Buffy a sympathetic character, as is my intent. Well, both of them really. Thanks for your words, as usual. Read the warning at the beginning of the next chapter. BFN, sweetie.

Touching chapter

Author's Response: Thank you!

Ack! You took me from guffawing...“I’ve died and gone to hell,"... to aching... ‘I really don’t want to know what you’ve been through that you have to ask me that.’ ... and left me on tenterhooks. I almost regret reading this as a WIP, the way I can tell it's gonna twist me up. Almost.

Well done.

Author's Response: Thank you, caia! Don't want to twist you up so there will be a few calms along the way. Brace yourself for some bad stuff next week though. Thank you for your lovely words. BFN.