Date: 04/30/2006 - 08:03 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
I like this. You portrayed Buffy as a dispatch worker really well especially in a tight emergency and what happened afterwards.
Date: 03/24/2006 - 09:18 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Yep. That's pretty much exactly what it's like. I've been a dispatcher for 14 years -- my dispatch is smaller than the one you describe, but you definitely got the atmosphere right. (and the callers)
On a different note, I love the way you put all the Buffy characters together into the dispatch center, great idea. It could be the start of a great trend: Maybe I'll have them all working out of the same fire station. :-)
Date: 03/17/2006 - 04:00 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
It's been a hard week for me, full of exactly these types of self-doubts and second-guessings in a not dissimilar line of work. You caught the problems perfectly... from the "Listen, bitch, just get help out here," to the "she tried harder not to wish it was that little prick who'd wasted so much of her time."
At this point, your next chapter could be absolute, utter crap (I'm sure it won't), but I would still be infinitely grateful for having that moment of, "Oh gosh. Someone really gets it."
And great writing gives everyone those moments. I'm just particularly glad you gave me this one.
Date: 03/13/2006 - 03:19 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
that is a very powerful chapter. thanks for the fine read.
Date: 03/12/2006 - 05:20 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Whoa- this fic is really well written and sounds like it will be an amazing read. It leaves lots of questions: Giles, meaning Spike Giles? What is Buffy going to do- she seems so unhappy? Etc. All of which leave the reader wanting more- good job with this. Seriously, this is definitely a really amazing fic. .
Date: 03/12/2006 - 03:04 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
This first chapter was extremely powerful.. From the dedication *which pulled at my heart strings big time* to the grittly, moving paragraphs that followed.
I love the idea of this fic...which is truly a trubute to the men and women who selflessly put themselves out there to save people. Some of the real heros..
Wonderful job!
Date: 03/12/2006 - 02:32 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
It is worth continuing I think. The start is good! With the first chapter we get to now a lot about what Buffy is going through. I would love to read more!
Date: 03/12/2006 - 12:15 pm Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Wow. Just...wow. No way I could be under that kind of stress on a daily basis. None. This is riveting. I hope you continue with it.
Date: 03/12/2006 - 08:45 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Sublimely gritty and realistic - great start. In less than 3000 words you created a window into a world peopled by characters (I'm including Darren in here despite his unfortunate demise) that I could really care for. How'd you do that? LOL. More soon. Please 8-)
Date: 03/12/2006 - 07:58 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
by all means, please continue. very well written and you obviously know your stuff!
Date: 03/12/2006 - 07:44 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Darren died and I liked hin all of the five srconds here was there.
Date: 03/12/2006 - 06:54 am Title: Just Another Day At The Office
Very moving, I am looking forward to reading more.