

Date: 02/01/2007 - 11:02 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
So glasd muse showed up today. Great chapter. Really, Really looking forward to more Spuffy! Keep up the good work.
Author's Response: The muse really just came out of nowhere, but I'm not complaining. lol. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Thanks for the feedback. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 11:02 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
This is truly a wonderful story, and I'm glad to see a new chapter up so soon. Looking forward to the next update!
Author's Response: Thank you. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:31 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
I love the story! Please keep writing!
Author's Response: Don't worry. I will. :)
Thanks for reading!

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:30 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
Awww...now, he's fantasizing, and......poor Will.
His mother is right, for the time period, though Buffy will not take it well, most likely, unless he fully explains it.
Author's Response: lol. She probably won't take it well, even if he does fully explain it. Buffy's never been one for authority...
I'm glad you liked the chapter. Thank you so much for continuing to review. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:27 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
ooooh great update!!! i really hope they get married, they're so perfect together. I'm kind of confused though - was her kissing his chest and stuff just his fantasy? it didn't really happen? hope to see more soon of this fabulous story!!
Author's Response: lol. Yes, unfortunately for Buffy, all of that just happened in William's naughty little mind. I purposefully didn't put the scene in italics because I didn't want you guys to know until the end that it wasn't real.
I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for reviewing. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:21 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
Yay, a new chapter now, and I get to read it in here. I just love whenever I see an update for this story, it makes me all giddy. I love protective William. I wonder if Buffy will ever tell him the truth about when she's from. It would definitely explain a lot. You truly have an amazing gift for writing. I so wasn't expecting that to be a dream. Can't wait for more=)
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Tammy. I appreciate the feedback. :)
I was hoping no one would figure out it wasn't real until the end...but then again, I'm also hoping that people realize it *was* just a dream. I'm worried I might not have made that clear enough. Time will tell...

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:18 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
oh I must have missed this chapter! it was absolutely fantastic, and now im off to read the next one!
Author's Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thank you. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 10:10 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-Two
I wanted you to know that I love your story. It's creative and very well written. Whatever it is that's troubling you, I hope that it will soon let up.
Anyways, I can't wait to read the rest.
Author's Response: I'm so glad you like the story, thank you for taking the time to tell me so. :)
Things have gone better today, which is why I managed to write and update. I will say that all the wonderful people on the archives I post at have helped me to feel a good deal better. I appreciate all the support.

Date: 02/01/2007 - 01:58 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
I'm so sorry to hear that you are having a tough time right now. My thoughts and best wishes are with you. I look forward to seeing your next chapter and not for selfish reasons. That way, I'll know, things are better for you.
Author's Response: What a very nice thing for you to say, thank you. :)
I am feeling better today, and my muse woke up to prod me into finising Chapter 22. Hopefully, this means things are back on track.

Date: 02/01/2007 - 09:14 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Oh man I got behind but wow was it worth it getting caught up again. I look forward to Will and Eliza righting off their feelings in the future lol. Thanks for the great read.
Author's Response: Thank you for taking the time to review. :)

Date: 02/01/2007 - 07:01 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Thank you for this latest chapter. I'm glad Buffy and William got to talk about what happened, even if it's really not settled yet. You really expose the depth of victorian moral values in William's character. The story seems very faithfull to the historical era.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to review, ella; I really appreciate it. :)
I'm glad you think that I am being true to the era. I did do a lot of research beforehand, and I'm glad you appreciate that.

Date: 01/31/2007 - 09:04 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
So he's back and they are at least talking a little that is good. I cant wait to see what is coming next. Great chapter
Author's Response: Thank you, DJ. I'm glad you liked it.

Date: 01/31/2007 - 02:12 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Love love love this. I hope all works out ok for you and your back soon.
((((((HUGS))))))
Author's Response: Thank you so much, mselfie. (((hugs back))) Everyone has been so lovely and supportive; must be why I love this site so. :)

Date: 01/31/2007 - 11:49 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Hey there,
This story is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece of work. I am impressed with the way you keep the characters in-character, and that there is a solid through-line that ties all of the scenes together. I can't wait to read more.
As for your personal life, I hope everything goes well and I will keep you in my prayers.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, mwft, I cannot tell you how much that means to me. :)

Date: 01/31/2007 - 01:40 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
This is an excellent story. i gather at some point she is going back to the future and i cannot wait!
Author's Response: Mums the word on that. :P
Thanks for the review!

Date: 01/30/2007 - 02:00 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
A truely romantic story with writing that sort of wraps you up in its vines. In a way it makes me remember that movie (Somewhere in Time) from the 80's . It really was a beautiful place in time and I think you capture it perfectly.
Author's Response: You are the second person to compare this story to "Somewhere in Time." Now I'm going to have to take myself down to Blockbusters and rent it, lol.
Again, I want to thank you for taking the time to review. Feeback means everything to me. :)

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:52 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
This should be interesting cause Williams servants will know he was in a fight and that will spread to the house rumors about Elizabeth and William. Tons of great points in this update I enjoyed it from start to end.
Author's Response: I am so glad you enjoyed it, tattoedsiren. Thank you for taking the time to tell me so. :)
Living so closely to the Hartleys, I am sure the servants know everything and discuss everything. Even before Buffy arrived in the house, there were rumors about the reason for her coming. Once they see William's battered face, I am sure the rumor mill will go into overdrive. And there is no way he is going to hide it from Anne.

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:49 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
I keep thinking poor Anne tomorrow morning between Elizabeths attack and now William being beat up. He's not going to be able to hide his face from his mother she will know something happened. Sure she has T.B. but I don't think she will fall for the ice story either but who knows lol.
4 star writing.
Author's Response: You are right, Mephisto. Anne is an intelligent woman; she will see through the story as quickly as Buffy did. However, her reaction is going to be somewhat different.
Thanks so much for continuing to read and review. :)

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:41 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Poor William rushing home on no sleep and then a fight poor gguy in knackered. An then he will probably have a sleepless night with Buffy thoughts.
I love how you have Buffy trying to talk to him but he won't comment on things or trys to get out of talking about what happened it is sort of like role reveral with them.
Author's Response: It is definitely a change for Buffy. Usually, she is the one avoiding talking about feelings--particularly with poor Riley, whom I disliked but still felt a little sorry for. But her affection for William, and his own innate shyness, is forcing her to drop some of her reserve. I think, in the long run, it will be good for her.
Thanks so much for reviewing! :)

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:36 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
A foggy look came to his eye at the mention of her touch, and he looked, for moment, so dazed and tempted that her breath caught.
“It felt—”
“What?” she whispered.
> lol I loved this update it had everthing
Author's Response: I'm glad you think so, Deb. Thank you for taking the time to review. :)

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:32 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
LOL "Talking Smack"
I think it is wonderful he is willing to defend her honor. The looks between them sort of remind me of La Femme Nikita the series where you weren't able to say what you meant so a lot had to be said between a look. And if you pay attention to William his heart is always on his sleeve and everything he wants to say is in a look.
Author's Response: Bel Cantro, thank you so much for taking the time to review. :)
One of the things that always impressed me about JM was his ability to convery emotion without saying a word. It's one of the reasons "Fool for Love" is my favorite episode. His raw emotion in the parlor scene as William...the pain on his face in the alley when Buffy tells him he is beneath her...and that moment with Buffy on the porch showed just how talented he truly is. I wanted to do him justice in the story. I'm glad to know I am succeeding.

Date: 01/30/2007 - 01:06 pm Title: Chapter Twenty-One
I just caught this story. Quite lovely, can't wait for more :D
Author's Response: Thank you so much. :)

Date: 01/30/2007 - 11:49 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
I am sorry about your RL problems and hope they are resolved real soon. I have been reading this elsewhere and was so glad you posted at SR. This is a beautiful and original story and do hope that you will be able to get chap 22 re-drafted very soon.
Author's Response: Thank you, mag-rose. I appreciate your support. :)
I did do a bit of writing last night, but considering how much I revise, I'm not sure if the final draft will even resemble it. lol. But at least I was at the computer, which is definitely a good sign.

Date: 01/30/2007 - 10:01 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
Yes a guy should never fight but there is something dreamy about a boy defending a girls honor and being mortal and non-Spike yet without demon strength makes it all the more better.
I think it was sweeter still when Elizabeth was shocked over William saying he would kill those men and then her caring for him and their conversation during that. It really shows their feeling towards one another and the relationship they now have.
I do think though when William is turned he will lash out at all of those who said wrongful things about Buffy cause I sort of get the vibe her returning to her time and him getting turned will be around the same time. I could see him lashing out over her disappearance and laying blame and then trying to turn Anne as the one last person he has in his life er...unlife.
I thought it was cool how in the second half you showed the inner battle William is having with himself trying to hold back his sensuality from Elizabeth and the shame he feels over these feelings and he is questioning himself some of Elizabeth's behavior. He knows on the one hand he did those things because of her love for him but at the same time with so many people calling her things what has transpired between them is now eating at him and I think if it comes up he will hurt her more with this then anything else and she will head straight to the streets to Slay.
I hope things work out ok with your personal life and your able to write again when you can.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for your support Kalahara. :)
You are such a perceptive person, which is why your reviews are a pleasure to read. I loved your insights into what may come in the story, though of course I can't tell you whether your predictions are correct. ;) But again I want to thank you for reading and reviewing.

Date: 01/30/2007 - 09:09 am Title: Chapter Twenty-One
So Chapter 22 on Fanfiction.net is different than ours. Maybe those chapters aren't as long. Never noticed.
Love it, more please.
Author's Response: It isn't really different, smlcspike. The reason ff.net says there are twenty-two chapters is because I split up the Prologue from the first chapter, and ff.net counts the Prologue as the first chapter for some reason. On here, I combined the Prologue and Chapter One into the same page so it would show up correctly.
Although, I will admit, the story on ff.net is not as well edited as the story here; there are some typos. I will eventually go back and fix this when I have time.