So good.

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Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssss
I freaked when I saw you updated and actually made a squeaky sound of pure fan-fic joy and danced about the room. So many little touches in this update. I found I didn't really care that Amy was being tortured cause with these figher gang girls it's like a normal thing that seems to go on between them. I think it's cool even his gang was shocked over his choices and throwing Buffy out will take the pressure off him cause Angel thinks he's gone soft for Buffy like with Dru. So wow nobody knows what Spike will do or say next.
Hot little chapter but so many little questions answered. I look forward to more.

Author's Response: I'm glad you liked the little touches :) Thanks for the review!

Shower scene ok this was just funny/cute. You got a drunken yet ticked off Buffy and a Spike who despite himself has to give into a grin. I think he sees even at her falling down worst she won't take crap from him and he can't help but to be amused by this little fireball of a force that is Buffy.
Very "Oh throw me in a cold shower? I think not buster!" they seem to be just trying to go thru the motions of "I still hate you" when really at some point they both got off that train ride and seemed not to notice it.

Ok I gotta say I loved the verbal play out with Spike and Buffy in the torture session in the training room for that whole scene between them spoke more in what is said to each other and then what is not said to each other. You did that so outstandingly.
I loved the complete switch of Spike in that instant where he played out that he was done with her and moved on. This will so work two ways
1. It will cover for Spike showing any emotion of Buffy with him going after Angel in the ally.
And 2. It will totally work as a cover for his own purposes of getting even with Angel and Rack for trying to take him down.

You can see why Buffy is completely gob-smacked though as she's trying to figure out what and why she's banished. I mean look at what happened to Harmony when she was cast out Buffy had a eye witness account to what can happen to girls no longer in Spike's room. And too its easier to keep your enemies close but I think despite herself she has some underlining feelings for him regardless if she's ready to face them or not with so much anger and pain covering them.
I loved the fact she went after him and confronted him it really shows how much stronger she is that she's demanding more out of him as a person. Even as she is realizing what she is saying or the fact that even Spike can see it she fights herself. The kiss was really the only way Spike can express himself to her but she's too confused to see it. I like how he's always trying to search her face for the emotions he's feeling, like he is just hoping to see one tiny glimmer of what he is starting to feel for her reflected back at him thru her. He wants her to love him Spike may change but he is always the same guy underneath he needs to be loved.

This is the most interesting fic to read for all human emotion has to be so shut down to function in this world that they live in but even despite that if you look at all in members of Spikes gang all the member still in small ways are a little like Spike in their nature in them still trying to have relationships or friendships.

I am dying to see what happens next and putting it as dying is putting it lightly lol!

This was a shorter chapter but most packed with plot changes and revelations. I always hate when I get to the end of your chapters.

Great story telling. A 10 out of 10.

::Tries not to throw self at your feet for more::


Author's Response: Lol, I knew the "searching-face-for-emotion" additions would catch someone's attention sooner or later! Great comments, all of which made me smile :) Thanks for the review!

Yeah! You sure are building suspense. Way to go...

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I love how the fic is going, can't wait to see how Spike tricks Angelus. Bring on the next chapter.

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Nice update! Buffy's jealous...

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MORE SOON PLEASE GOOD READ THANK YOU MAGGIE

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great chapter. lf everyone thinks spike wants amy now l wonder whats going to become of buffy. l cant wait to see what happens next.

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At long last, a glimmer of a connection between them! And, God, the way you did it makes it so much more enticing... her jealous outburst was uncharacteristically open of her... but that glimmer will be enough for Spike, won't it? He wasn't even that pissed off when he didn't get the searing kiss he'd wanted. He very perceptive and quick to assess a situation. He knows that Buffy's interested in him for more than her security now. That'll go a long way into everything he does and says, I think.

The torture scene was a bit too relaxed for me. In that sort of circumstance, I'd expect one, if not most of the participants and observers to be very hyped up and to hear it in their actions and dialogue. Although the description of the blood and state of Amy was graphic, the rest of the scene really did come over as just another normal session in the training room.

The Buffy/Spike scene in their room however was vibrating with emotion and tension. I actually squealed with excitement as the chapter ended (much to Spouse's surprise *teehee*). I desperately await the next update to one of my favourite WiP fics.

Thanks for a lovely Christmastime update, pet.

Author's Response: 1st part: Yea, Buffy has to say some uncharacteristic stuff, or else I'd never get anywhere with these two, lol. I try to keep those to a minimum though. And I don't think it's a complete reversal of power in the couple, but it definitely is a glimmer for Spike, isn't it? Although, they are both in their own kind of denial... 2nd: I see your point with the torture scene, but I guess I have the mentality that it's a casual occurence for them. I think they would be excited if it was Rack or someone though, so I'll keep it in mind for the future re-write ;) Thanks for the review!

I have to say , very good!

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Spike's a very clever man, and I'm happy that he's smart enough to listen to Buffy and formulate plans against a bastard like Angelus. Poor Amy, though- hurt and tortured for not too good of a reason. I'm glad things got figured out between Buffy and Spike a bit, too- they should know by now that they each have feelings for one another. Good update:)

Author's Response: Lol, but isn't denial great in a frustrating way? I'll try to get at least one of them to admit something, at least to themselves :) Thanks for the speedy review!