"and Buffy was beginning to chop her hand through the air emphatically, like decisive hand gestures were the key to convincing Giles." You have a great knack for turning a phrase-- You easily interject bits of humor into otherwise dark subject matter. And most importantly, you really capture the voice of the characters-- probably some of the most true character writing I've ever read in fanfic. I missed this story, and was so glad to see you had updated.

Well, Willow seems up to no good. Maybe she's in on this cursing him thing, too. Well, I know you'll let us know when you're ready. And Giles and Buffy' and Spikes soul. "Buffy was beginning to chop her hand through the air emphatically, like decisive hand gestures were the key to convincing Giles. Spike was fairly sure they weren’t, but he admired her resolve." Love that bit there. I can practically imagine Spike's face as he thinks such things. Such an amazing chapter, very well setting up more things to come. Fabulous. Please, update soon.