

Date: 05/02/2006 - 08:27 pm Title: Speaking Louder
I loved Spike and Buffy's emotionally charged reunion... it was so painfully beautiful. I like how Giles used Angelus as an example to show Buffy how much Spike changed. Fantastic update!
Author's Response: Thanks M.G. You will notice that Spike, in a way, was responding to *his own* torment. He just transferred it to Buffy. She's a bit overwhelmed right now.

Date: 05/02/2006 - 08:17 pm Title: Speaking Louder
Oh MY GOD!!! i love this story, i have been waiting for her to come and know she knows he has a soul. oh boy it will be interesting.. UPDATE
Author's Response: I was going to make the chapter longer but by the end of that scene I was worn out! Interesting is one word that will fit...keep reading.

Date: 04/30/2006 - 11:02 pm Title: Why, Oh You
This story is so heart-breakingly beautiful. You are writing their emotions so well. This was an excellent chapter. Can't wait to see how their reunion will go. Very much looking forward to more of this. ; )
Author's Response: Thank you so much for saying so. I thought that it was time to do something about the lack of emotion that occured in cannon. Please keep reading.

Date: 04/28/2006 - 10:53 pm Title: Why, Oh You
The lion bit is very interesting! Nice tie in with the "Simba" nickname. Really enjoying this one!
Author's Response: "Simba" also means "brave person" in swahili. I thought it was fitting, on both counts. I'm glad you like my story.

Date: 04/28/2006 - 06:40 pm Title: Why, Oh You
Fantastic update! I liked Spike and Panya's talk. Interesting take on the "Dead Things" dream sequence. Loved Buffy's entrance at the end of the chapter. *bites nails* Oh no! Buffy and Giles are being followed. Can't wait to find out how things turn out.
Author's Response: I just couldn't get that scene out of my head. For me, it was very disturbing. You'll have to wait until the next installment to finf out what happens. Can you wait 'til the end of the week? lol.

Date: 04/25/2006 - 03:45 am Title: Tightrope
Wow! talk about an eventful chapter! *Love* this story!
Author's Response: Thanks. Keep reading, it gets better.

Date: 04/24/2006 - 10:40 pm Title: Tightrope
You're creating a truly beautiful relationship between Spike and Giles. I loved Giles' line about sunrises in England. Go Lydia! That was quite a brave thing she did knowing what the consequences would be. Great update!
Author's Response: I gotta do something to make up for what happend in cannon, don't I?

Date: 04/24/2006 - 08:57 pm Title: Tightrope
I am really liking all of the scenes where Spike and Giles are together. Such good chemistry. Which is amazing because they are so different, but they are the same also. Excellent chapter.
Author's Response: I always thought that those two could have had a better relationship. They're so much alike; and maybe that's why they didn't on the show. Who knows?

Date: 04/24/2006 - 05:57 pm Title: Tightrope
Dear goodness, this story is gorgeous. I hurt for Spike...and Giles is doing so well, here. Please more.
Author's Response: More coming soon. Thanks for reading.

Date: 04/20/2006 - 08:46 pm Title: Peanut Butter Needs Jelly
Fantastic chapter! I loved the scene between Spike and Giles. It's nice to see Giles showing so much kindness toward Spike. Very realistic conversation between Buffy and Dawn. Dawn's closing line summed up her feelings at the moment very well. I'm glad Buffy is following her heart and is not letting Dawn or any of the Scoobies stand in the way of what she needs to do. Can't wait for the Spuffy reunion!
Author's Response: Sorry but you'll have to wait just a little longer. At least you'll still be reading. LOL!

Date: 04/20/2006 - 07:12 pm Title: Peanut Butter Needs Jelly
Very, very nice thus far. I'm eager to read more!
Author's Response: Glad you like it. More is coming soon.

Date: 04/20/2006 - 06:04 pm Title: Peanut Butter Needs Jelly
I really like the way you're handling this story. Post grave is one of those times when the story could have gone so many different ways; and it's fun seeing a different vision.
I like the way you handled Dawn's reaction. Dawn and Spike's relationship was one of the things I liked best about season 5, but they didn't ever reconcile on screen. I'd like to think they would have, but ran out of time. Yeah, wishful thinking. I'd love for Spike and Dawn to be reconciled, but making it easy would make it too unrealistic.
i also like the way you deal with Buffy's relationship with her father. I think they only ever have a couple of scenes together; but her relationship with him ( or rather, the lack thereof) is clearly profoundly important in shaping Buffy's future relationships with the men in her life.
Looking forward to the next chapter!
Author's Response: Oh, to have been a fly on the wall during M.E. story-breaking meetings. But alas, 'twas not to be. This is what *I* would have wanted to see. I am so glad you're liking it.
As for the father daughter bond. I always have believed that a girl learns how to love from her father. Buffy's wasn't around at all and we all know how that ended, I think this will be a little better. At least I hope so.

Date: 04/20/2006 - 05:41 pm Title: Peanut Butter Needs Jelly
Wonderful job, again. A very fitting analogy.
I'm loving this relationship between Spike and Giles. Oh, but what could have been....
And Dawn...how like a teen, eh? All she feels is the pain of losing her constant, so she will not go. But...she can't hold a grudge forever.
Author's Response: I always thought the relationship between the two males could have been handled better. Especially after season six. That was supposed to be the "Oh, grow up" season. So how come Spike's the only one who did? Oh well, at least there's fanfic.

Date: 04/20/2006 - 05:09 pm Title: Peanut Butter Needs Jelly
Excellent start. I love this story already. Looking forward to more.
Author's Response: More is on its way!

Date: 04/15/2006 - 12:43 pm Title: Deconstruction
Really love this story! I'm such a sucker for post Grave fiction, and this one in particular enthralls me. I'm anxius to see what Giles has planned for Spike now, and why Buffy's going to Africa.
I actually really like Xander, but killing him is an interesting twist. Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Buff'y is not teleporting so it will give Rupert some time to evaluate Spike and guage his mindset. Lydia is still in the mix, remember?
Buffy's going because she knows that Giles has a lead on Spike. And, *surpise* he does!

Date: 04/14/2006 - 07:23 pm Title: Deconstruction
Fantastic update! I liked reading Buffy's POV on Willow and Spike's misdeeds. I think it's great that she's also questioning herself. I find it very touching that she's taken up wearing Spike's coat. Go Giles! I like the way he handled Lydia. I'm glad Spike is safe from the council for the moment, but I doubt Travers will just give up on this. Loved the end of the chapter, can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: The duster thing...it's what I would do if I loved someone and couldn't admit it. Giles is a good man at heart, like Spike>

Date: 04/14/2006 - 06:45 pm Title: Deconstruction
I love this story! And I love that kid. He rocks.
Giles was awesome. So far, Lydia obeyed, but I wonder what she'll do in the face of Travers.
Hurry, Buffy. Spike needs you. And if he believes Giles, he can finally have some hope.
Author's Response: Spuffiness very soon, I promise. And thanks for reading.

Date: 04/06/2006 - 08:56 pm Title: Agrapha
Yay! Giles to the rescue! Loved the exciting ending to the chapter. Panya is such a sweetie, I really like him. I'm so glad he decided to take Spike under his wing. I love the fact that even though Spike was in such distress he still bestowed a nickname on Panya. Wonderful update, can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: It is a nickname-of sorts. Panya is the Swahili word for...mouse, so it wasn't a stretch. Giles is a good guy. But, remember he does have a dark side. Kind of like our hero. ;-)

Date: 04/06/2006 - 05:05 pm Title: Agrapha
Wow, this is really good. Go Giles!
Author's Response: I thought you'd like that!

Date: 04/03/2006 - 10:04 am Title: Living
great chapter
Author's Response: Thanks :-)

Date: 04/03/2006 - 05:45 am Title: Living
This Lydia business has me really worried. Poor Spike, on top of all his troubles he now has to worry about this too. I liked Buffy's visit with Clem, it was nice to see him make an appearance in the story. I'm so excited Giles is getting closer to finding Spike. Good update!
Author's Response: The Lydia business *should* worry you. That's all I'm saying;-)

Date: 03/30/2006 - 05:55 am Title: Monsters And Iconoclasts
great chapter
Author's Response: Thanks, Sirc

Date: 03/27/2006 - 03:36 pm Title: Monsters And Iconoclasts
Fantastic chapter! You really did a great job of capturing the pain and Spike is going through. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
Author's Response: Thanks M.G. The story won't be as crazy as the last one. But, I think you'll like it.

Date: 03/24/2006 - 06:31 am Title: Rumor Mill
great start
Author's Response: thanks. Keep watching, it gets better.

Date: 03/22/2006 - 04:25 pm Title: Rumor Mill
Oh, *very Cool*! What a great set up; very excited to see where you take it!!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm a little excited myself!