So sad what happened to those other girls, but it is a good thing to know that Giles isn't trying to off her and that for now, at least, the actions of the council are foremost in Giles mind rather that all the Spuffy goings on. Do hope they get to the bottom of this one. And I do love the idea that the longevity in slayers is linked, even if just through Buffy, to having a demon fighting by their side. Not to mention pointing out the whole "as equals" thing. So loving it. Please, update soon.

Author's Response: Yeah, get Giles distracted with a problem to solve, that'll work every time lol Thanks for the review, BuffyRat

Great chapter, I liked the book throwing

Author's Response: :D Thanks. I liked the book throwing too.

Oh! Then Giles didn't know about the Council's policy to kill Slayers. Ah Giles used it: Cruciamentum ritual; I was looking for this. A Council who does that is able to do more. ~ Loved the Giles & Spike bonding. :) The teasing was fun, about research too.
Looking forward to find out what Buffy thinks to be the solution to their problem.

Author's Response: I can't tell you what the solution is, but I can tell you, Quentin won't like it :)

Love this story so very much. I have not reviewed each chapter (sorry) but not missed a one. Love the plot and the character voices are dead on.

"I’ve wondered if the Cruciamentum ritual was really designed to test Slayers’s competency when they turn eighteen, as they say, or if it was to get rid of them.”

I have always thought that it was to either get rid of a sexually mature Slayer who might be attracted to a vampire (cause I agree it seems a natural thing) or at the least frighten her so badly that she would shy away from a vampire as a potential partner. Of course in Buffy's case she had ALREADY involved herself with a vampire and would not have been scared off by it.

Wonderful story...look forward to more.

Kathleen

Author's Response: Thank you, Kathleen. That's what I think too. I'll write more soon