Reading for the nth time. Still loving it.

As entertaining this chapter was, I have to tell you (which you might already know, but still) that although Victorian men didn't necessarily value a woman's mind, they valued their company and virtue. And yes, in William's eyes Buffy is not viruous nor a lady, but still, manners were the most important thing. I seriously doubt an educated gentleman would have blatantly said that he was glad to have some sensible company because there was a man present. Also I don't think he'd be ever so presumptuous as to ASK if he were to sleep with Buffy. He'd probably ask Xander very quietly, where was Buffy's room and sneaked in being dead sure he would not be denied anything.

Author's Response: I think that as in so many aspects of life, everyone has different views. A woman's role in Victorian society was complex. The whole of Victorian society was complex! These were people who wrapped their furniture legs in material so no one should have lustful thoughts about sex! And repressed sex is at the basis of all Dickens and every other Victorian writer. Their manners were not our manners and there was no mercy for a girl in any strata of society who got pregnant out of marriage. To William, Buffy is nothing more or less than a whore and he will treat her as such.

“Where will William go if you and Willow manage to get Spike back?” I don't understand how they can even think that. William is the only one who should have asked. Others would just presume that after the reverse spell or whatever William and Spike would be the same again. And it would have been logical to say to William that when they get Spike back, he'd be back in his own time again. Which I'm sure would satisfy him. He has a life and a mother to think of, after all.

One more thought. I'm curious, what is really going on with this W/S thing. It still seems to me, that they have both always been there, inside the same body, I wonder when Buffy will stop talking about getting one back without having the other. I'd rather think of this William here as Spike who's lost his memory, nothing more.

oh, god, update, ye sod!! lol. Anyway, I'm afraid I've been betaing all day straight yesterday, so sorry about this but I have 2 comments.
1- I'm not sure that Daniel using words 'attempted suicide' in front of Spike was professional. Unless he did it on purpose to make him feel sth or other. But even then it should be Moira's work I think. But maybe it just shows what I know.
2 - I expected the Rosendale building would have plenty of large windows. Or at least normal windows. How come Angel is there during the day and walking around as he wishes?
On that note let me assure you that you are still a good writer and I love your stories. Can't wait for more!

Author's Response: hi there! Fair comment about Daniel the doctor - but just figured he was a professional and was just commenting on what had happened but yeah - not big with the bedside manner! lol!! As for Rosedene - the rooms are huge like an english stately home so have lots of dark spaces and corners! and i did say that Spike's room was at the front and the front is shaded in the morning so that would help the dimness. sorry i didn't say that Angel sat in a shadey spot - just took that as a given, bad writer to presume anything! that's also why he can get in in the mornings without trouble as mentioned in previous chapter.glad you still think i'm okay! :) thanks for your comments!!! See you in the next chapter I hope!! :) couldn't resist the cliffie!!