There are few things that can't be fixed with really good fic!

[elisi]

Re. my post about the pre-views... it was just a gut-reaction. I want to like the comics, really truly, I wish I went 'Squee' instead of 'Eeeek', but... Currently I just want the first story to be over so we can get to Faith. Surely a Faith story can't go wrong?

Aaaaanyway, I think I've worked something out - Joss is turning into George Lucas! Not literally of course (what an awful idea!), but he's revisiting a 'verse we thought he'd left. OK so he's doing sequels, not prequels, and they're only comics - but he obviously wants to go back to the originals and fix stuff a little and change bits around and kinda messing up the continuity. Sorry guys - we all know Han shot first. (Actually, I just tried to imagine the new Star Wars films as comics - now there's a scary thought! The best thing by far with the S8 comics is the dialogue, and Mr Lucas can't write it for love nor money!)

Did I have a point there? I'm not sure. My head hurts, but I've had some Toblerone and read some truly excellent fic, so I'll just pimp and let you go enjoy. Comics Schmomics - let Joss play with his shiny new toy - *my* show ended after 7 seasons! Actually, you know what? I think I've moved on. I love Buffy, but the show is over. It's dead and buried and I'm OK with that. Bringing it back just reminds me a leetle of this...

DOC: It's a tricky spell, girl. I can't say for sure your mother will come back exactly like she was. Sometimes these ... things ... get a little off.
DAWN: But she'll still be my mother. Won't she?
DOC: More or less.


So - you should all go read Man's Best Friend by tkp. PG-13, post-NFA, gen-ish, Angel, Spike, Nina, Illyria, and a puppy. Beautifully (and oh so very cleverly) written, funny, poignant, characters that leap off the page and right into your heart... I'm trying and failing to adequately explain how good it is, so just give it a try, OK? Trust me.

Comments

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

You know like I said I would read the beginning of the fic you highly recommended , by girlpire ? I meant to do so yesterday but then I decided to also try Man 's best friend , and I did enjoy greatly the first two chapters.
I agree with your opinion : it's beautifully written , a lovely combination of humor and feelings that go deeper . Her dialogs are superb and convincing.
I like Spike and Angel bantering , it reminds me of the show. Her Nina's voice is nice , too.

It just felt 'bizarre' to read about Spike not thinking of Buffy. :) I'm going to post a litle something about my impressions.

Girlpire' s fic will be next on my list.

[elisi]

I meant to do so yesterday but then I decided to also try Man 's best friend , and I did enjoy greatly the first two chapters.
Well I can't fault you for that! Truly wonderful story, and poor Angel is just so... I hesitate to use the word 'broken', but he's just out of kilter. And the writing puts that across so very beautifully.

It just felt 'bizarre' to read about Spike not thinking of Buffy. :)
Well there is at least one mention in chapter 3! :)

And I saw your post - might reply later if I can find the time and sort out my thoughts. It's a complicated topic.

Girlpire' s fic will be next on my list.
*bounces* I'm really, really looking forward to seeing what you think. I mean the Spuffiest of Spuffy writers, rahirah, got a Spangel shipper to like her Bangel smut... everything is up in the air! ;)