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Reviewer: smlcspike Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/13/2007 - 07:26 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

Oh know now Buffy want to know what did happen.

Author's Response: Finally, right? lol. Thanks for reviewing :)

Reviewer: wall_flower Signed Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/03/2007 - 06:10 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

You let him go for nothing. But nothing went right after that. Ahhhh, so Dru had plans to steal Spike, but he wasn't willing to go through with it. He lost Buffy, but that didn't mean he was willing to settle for Drusilla. I like that- it's explained a lot to me. (Plus- I liked Dru's nuttiness being explained by drug addiction- really suits her character).

I found the openning scene incredibly touching, with Buffy arguing with herself about wearing the jewellery that Spike bought for her. I could really imagine her inner-turmoil at that, because each piece comes attached with memories (She missed the kiss he'd plant on her neck when he was finished clasping it for her.- I could really picture like that- as if Buffy were holding the necklace, and flashing back to Spike memories).

Also, when she was in the car with Jake and her thoughts kept drifting back to what Spike would be doing if she was with him instead. (That girl is forever trying to convince herself that what she needs is nice normality- pfft!)

Oh, and I've been thinking. I like Jake. I like Melanie... Perhaps they should get together =) (perfect ending!!)

x

Author's Response: Your reviews are so much fun for me because you always highlight the parts that are my favorites too. The drug addiction for Dru is nothing new, I can't claim it as my idea as many authors have written it. To me, it seems only the logical thing that some progressive change happens to her while she's dating Spike, since I can never picture him getting together with her if she's that nutty from the beginning.

This may be my favorite scene that I've written, I don't know why. As you said, something about the memories that are attached to objects being what makes them so much more than just "things" just gets to me.

Spike is just so full of life (kinda ironic in canon) and noise and snark that I imagine any place he wasn't would seem empty and dull to Buffy, whether she's happy with him at present or not..

Haha! Another reviewer, Jo suggested Jake might be Melanie's ex, which I hadn't thought of. Only thing that's stopping them from getting together is the unbelievable coincidence plus neatly wrapped up in a bow everybody's happy factor. But I may do it anyway. Haven't gotten that far yet :)

Reviewer: ochit duzon Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/02/2007 - 12:20 am Title: Revelations at the Opera

Well that was a surprise for Buffy! Did she believe Dru? I hope its not too late to recover Spike from Melanie's crutches! But i bet once she learns that Spike slept with melanie she would get angry at Spike again. Dont wanna see them separated for soo long.

Author's Response: New chapter up where *gasp* they're finally in the same room at the same time. haha. Should answer one or two things. Thanks for reviewing!

Reviewer: zoe Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2007 - 11:59 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

great story! i just read all the chapters, please write more (and soon!) thanks :)

Author's Response: Thank you! I did! There's a new chapter up now.

Reviewer: Katkin Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2007 - 10:23 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

Glad I could make you laugh that much! I've done it myself when I've been left a review.

Forgot to add that, you shouldn't worry or hang your head in shame that you haven't got a beta hun ... I haven't got one either!

With me it's because I'm too impatient to have to wait for someone to read /change and email back... I'd just prefer to post and let people tell me if they find mistakes (yes I am lazy!)

I'm not sure but am I guessing right by thinking that you are a brit too?
xx

Author's Response: That was a very funny review. I've appreciated these reviews so much that at some point soon I need to go back to all the stories I've loved and *not* reviewed and make sure I leave one. I didn't realize how much fun it is to get them. It's like getting presents! I just usually clam up and don't know what to say other than I love the story :) Oh good, so I'm not the only one without a beta. You hit it in one, I'm too impatient and I'm worried I'll lose steam and get stuck if I don't keep writing and posting. I try to check things very carefully before I post, but stuff like the Jack/Jake problem it's hard to catch until you know you're prone to doing it. No, I do live in New England, USA, though :) In New Hampshire, about 45 minutes from Boston. I did get hooked on the tea drinking when we visited friends in London. Your tea tastes so much better there, I have no clue why. I have it almost right now, but it's still not as good, I love London. I wish we could go more often. Stupid work! :)

Author's Response: Actually, if you could do me a favor and post or email me what the HECK I'm doing wrong with paragraph breaks in the review responses, I'd be very grateful. I've tried firefox, tried IE and have no idea what's wrong. Obviously hitting return/enter isn't doing it! I feel very dumb! Hmm...maybe there's a FAQ of some sort *goes off to look*

Reviewer: piratesxohmy Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2007 - 09:52 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

i love the story so far! im not to keen on melanie. but i love the story , buffy finally sees the mistake that she's made hopefully spikes forgiving . maybe they'll have a chance!

Author's Response: I'm so glad you like it! Yes, everyone hates Melanie, which is kind of funny. She hasn't had much story time at all, but hey, she did sleep with Spike so - off with her head! It'll be spuffy at some point, hang in there. Thank you for reviewing :)

Reviewer: Angi Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2007 - 07:22 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

Very, very clever way to solve the mystery how Buffy finally gets wind of how wrongly she accused Spike, and so believable for her, right from the source. Hopefully, it´s not too late. She´s got some grovelling to do, majorly. Please don´t let Spike dive too deep into his new thing with the other, that one night was definetely enough for my taste.

Author's Response: Thank you! Yes, hopefully it's not too late. I know, I know, everyone's on board with the Melanie hatred :)

Reviewer: Katkin Anonymous Liked [Report This]
Date: 07/01/2007 - 06:48 pm Title: Revelations at the Opera

Get your arse back on that keyboard and write the next chapter!!!!! Now!!!!!!!

OMG! Nyooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ffs woman evil evil woman who has written an evil evil cliffie...

soft foot stool you say, bollocks... more like a bloody welsh dresser will be coming your way!

*gg*

Loved it, but... MORE!!!!!!

*gg*

Author's Response: LOL. I'll try to get the next one done soon. I've had most of the Dru part of that chapter sitting around since the beginning, though. I love evil, beautiful, crazy Dru. Thanks for the review :)

Author's Response: Oh, and you so made me spit tea because I was laughing so hard. Fortunately it didn't hit the laptop.

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