Awe I'm glad William noticed that something was wrong - it's better this way. :D

Author's Response: Thank you. Part of their love is faith.

I've been very curious about how Spike translated into William, as Buffy is still Buffy even though she acts more properly, somehow understanding etiquette, and isn't as outrageously bold and blunt as our Slayer would have been. Though the time period is displayed wonderfully, this isn't time travel with William before he's turned--it's Spike sent into this strange vacation, not quite knowing what he's capable of. I'm interested to see how Sid's reasons and abilities are explained behind the adventure, but for now I'm just enjoying the romance.

Author's Response: Thank you for the review. There will be a chapter or two much later on the transformation of William to Spike based on some psychology. William in my world isn’t weak mentally. He’s repressed and it’s mostly because of the times. My view of the soul might be a bit different than some think but can still fit canon. The Spike vacation will come to fruition as well. Buffy’s etiquette will be explained as to how she knows all this. All the lose ends will tie together in a way that I hope folks will like and be pleasantly surprised. All I will say is that Sid is a unique individual who is more than he appears. Yay – More to come on the Romance.

Go William! Thrash Wellington and save the damsel! Loved reading this chapter, look forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you. Wellington inadvertantly pushed the wrong buttons on William.

I definitely liked Justin, and think he sounds like a great friend. Unquestioningly backed William up, thought quickly to get Wellington's friends going the wrong way, and that final 'accidental' smack with the cane was perfect!

William's faith in the type of person he believes his love to be was perfect, and I'm glad he didn't blindly bow down to Wellington's manipulations. The violence might have been a little out of character for William, but I'm glad Wellington will have at least a few bruises for his trouble. Disgusting enough that he wanted to break two hearts and take advantage of Buffy emotionally, but drugging her on top of her sadness so he could rape or at least touch her while she couldn't stop him makes him truly vile. I hope the arrogant jackass is exposed later, just because the fact that money and position lets him get away with thinking he can do whatever he wants with no consequences irritates me.

William's care for Buffy let his feelings sweep him up and he shrugged off propriety. Yay! Definitely looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Thank you. There’s more to Justin than meets the eye. Some of his background will be revealed later and it may surprise you. Yay – You liked the cane smack. That was my favorite to write. William’s Faith – My interpretation in love is that you have to have faith in the other. Not necessarily blind faith but giving someone the initial benefit of the doubt, at first and at least. That’s where I believe a strong love grows into and from. More of Wellington will come up. You will see that it is more jealousy of William’s happiness and the need to possess the ultimate conquest in Elisabeth. You hit his character right on the head. Sadly, those were the times where a title got you everything. Their views on orphans would horrify you.