Date: 05/10/2005 - 03:22 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
You want to know what I think eh? ...Well I really liked it I felt for Dawn I can understand why she thought everything was her fault. Spike's reaction was perfect...totally spike. And buffy was right on I wanted to cry at the end it was soo good! Want more!!
Author's Response: Always makes me happy when someone points out that the characterizations are right, because its one of the things I really work on to make as close to them as I can. Thanks!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 02:28 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
I loved this chapter. You conveyed so much emotion in this chapter. I am so glad that Spike and Buffy finally know that Dawn is their daughter. Very well written. It exceeded my expectations for the disclosure of this important piece of info. Thanks!!
Author's Response: Its always cool when I exceed someone's expectations. Thank you so much!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:01 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
That was perfect. Just the way they should have found out. Children are our best precious gift and it was lovely to be able to watch while Spike and Buffy recieved theirs. Thanks for the update.
Author's Response: You know. . . I can't tell you how much your reviews mean to me, because I'd gush like a fan-girl, but trust me, this is a good thing! Thanks!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 12:14 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
woohoo! i was so excited to see another chapter! it seemed slightly forced but i'm so excited to be gettting chapters that I don't really care :) it will be intersting to see how that other girl fits it - i can't remember her name the one that helped spike. keep up the fantastic work! i hope you feel better!!
Author's Response: All will be revealed. . . Thanks for the review (and the good wishes)!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 12:08 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
it was so good that I had to read it even though I am now late for work. :)
Author's Response: AWwwww. . . well, its for a good cause right? I mean, what better excuse to your boss. . . "yeah, I'm late but it was because of Spike and Buffy" LOL
Date: 05/10/2005 - 12:05 pm Title: The ragged edges of truth
Oh thank God that finally came out and that they all took it so well. I just absolutely love this story, well really all of your work. Hope your pain gets better soon.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the good wishes. And thanks for the positive review!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 11:24 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
That chapter was amazing! I'm so glad the truth finally came out. And it was such a sweet tender moment. I loved reading Spike's thoughts and reactions to the whole thing. Aw!! Just perfect. =)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for all your reviews. They do mean a lot to me, even if I don't always respond. I can't tell you how much the positive feedback means to me. I'm really glad you liked it!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 10:24 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
so good..love it
Author's Response: Thanks Shady! I appreciate that.
Date: 05/10/2005 - 09:36 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
I'd been wondering when this plotline would be resolved; and was glad to see it. So beautifully written. Loved this chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks! One plotline down, 717 more to go . . . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 07:31 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
GReat Chapter. Love the way Buffy and Spike handled the news abut Dawn. Can't wait to see how that prt of the story progress What is going to happen to willow and harris. Please update soon and often. Love this story.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for reviewing all the time. I really, really do appreciate it. Willow. . . . and Harris. . . . it'll be interesting
Date: 05/10/2005 - 05:18 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
I loved it, Nia. It's coming together nicely and it was a good break between Angelus and everything else. Great job, girl!
Author's Response: LOL. . . You caught that -- thanks! Yup. . . a lull in the storm. . . hang onto your hats, things are gonna get bumpy
Date: 05/10/2005 - 04:55 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Nothing to be nervous about...it was PERFECT!!! Oh WOW!! I'm still speechless...I'm so glad that the secret's out...and I'm doubly proud of the way that you revealed it...can't write more cause I'm just....wow...can't wait for the next chapter!!!
Author's Response: Thanks! You'd be surprised what makes a writer nervous sometimes. . . its the weirdest things.
Date: 05/10/2005 - 04:10 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Absolutely brilliant. I could see Dawn's look of shock over what she said. So glad that Spike has stopped arguing about taking Buffy's blood. We need a full up and running Spike. Maybe Willow can come and help with protection spells and the big ball of sunshine spell. I can't wait for the next chapter. Spike and the chipectomy--thank the gods!! So well written and true to the characters. I loved it.
Author's Response: Glad you liked it . . . He hasn't completely stopped arguing, that wouldn't be Spike. . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 04:08 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Awww...sniff That was beautiful!
Author's Response: Thanks! I kind of liked it . . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 03:49 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
oh wow.....just wow. brought me to tears. the whole chapter. buffy,spike and dawn....family....and now they know. loved it. it was perfect
Author's Response: Whattsa matta? Can't speak? C'mon, little sister, get it out, tell me how you really feel. . . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 03:27 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Yes! Finally - the big reveal.....and I love how she just blurted it on accident....so very Dawn.
Author's Response: Yup, all loud teenager that she is, just whoops with the truth. . . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 03:12 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Loved it!! The reveal about Dawn's true parentage was perfect...coming out in a moment of emotional vulnerability. There was a very believable transition from Dawn being Buffy's sister and Spike's sister-esque friend to their child and vice versa. The "I love you" over Dawn's head so sweet and love how it spoke volums in that moment.
Author's Response: Yeah. That was Dawn's breakdown, so to speak. Can't lose anyone else. Thanks for the positive feedback!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 03:00 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Yay, they finaly know! I loved the way you handled it, I couldnt think of a better way to write their reactions. Nothing seemed forced, I liked how Dawn blurted it out accidently, and l loved, loved, loved the ending!!!!! This has to be one of my favorite chapters!
I hope you are feeling less pain, and that my review helps realive it a little!! :)
Author's Response: *laughs* Yup. I liked that ending also. Little bit of things to come. . . .
Date: 05/10/2005 - 02:49 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
Delurking to say how much I enjoyed this one. I think you handled it really well! :)
Author's Response: Yeah! Thanks for delurking and telling me you enjoyed it!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:23 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
I love it!! I stopped studying just to read it!: It's wonderful the way you made Dawn blurt out the truth.
Wonder how Xander will take the fact that Spike is Dawn's father
Author's Response: So very Dawn, wasn't it? Just open up and whoops there it is. Glad you liked it. . . And Xander's reaction is the question of the day, innit?
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:19 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
THAT WAS HOT!!!!!! LOVED ITA LOT. I WONDER HOW EVERYONE IS GONNA REACT TO THIS NEWS. I'M GLAD BUFFY AND SPIKE TOOK IT WELL.
Author's Response: Not really a shock to either of them. IBut then again, not everyone knows yet. . . . 'm really glad you liked it. Thanks soo much for your steady reviews, they really mean a lot to me.
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:19 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
I love it!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks! That means alot.
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:06 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
OMG!!! This was sooooo amazingly beautiful. Especially how Buffy and Spike each took Dawn's surprise announcement sort of in stride, not really questioning anything. Just truly amazing. This lived up to every hope and dream I had this moment. When Spike ran his finger over Dawn's nose and said, "That's mine," I just about wept with the weight of the moment. This chapter truly does this little family justice. And I so wish we could have seen this on t.v. The three of them bonding as family would have been an amazing sight to see. Thank you so much for giving us this incredibly moving, jaw dropping chapter. You have no reason to be nervous my dear. This chapter will stay with me always as a moment that should have been canon. Thank you so very, very much.
Author's Response: Yeah, that was one of my favorite moments to write. He just. . . accepted it, sort of. . . I would have liked to have seen them act it also, but hey, I can see it in my head whenever I read it. . . Thanks Rana, your reviews always make my day.
Date: 05/10/2005 - 01:02 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
As it should have been. Too bad. ME missed a grand concept. Like it. Now Spike feels like he finally belongs and
so does Dawn.
Author's Response: Yup. One happy family. For now. Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/10/2005 - 12:33 am Title: The ragged edges of truth
HOLY F"N SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Drops some rosehips and dragon's blood into the pot to really make my heart melt into a rich big ooze. Nia, you know I love you dearly and I love every story you have ever writen. This this by far is one of the best. It might be a chapter *wipes tears* that was fuckn beautiful. I am in awe, I am in such a flutter right now. Dawn was brilliant. You nailed her down in how she would be. She is so scared and so worried about losing mum and dad. Spike, gods that man gets better each moment. That point when they looked into each other's eyes and saw what was really there, a daughter and father*more tears* jeezus I don't have the words. I can't describe what you just painted on this screen. I can't...the emotions are so fuckn raw. Buffy, listening to their converstation, hearing the words and realizing it. Understanding about the past and just knowing it was the past. Knowing that she needed him, they both needed him. I am a blubbering mess, so I will stop. I love you my sister and I love your words. Pat yourself on the back, you nailed this chapter.
Author's Response: C'mon, tell me how you really feel? Please? You know how much I love telling you stories, always have, probably always will. Used to be with cookies . . and sometimes milk. Now its beer and whiskey . . . . *hugs* You think they're happy about this?