Agreed. Agreed. I’ve always felt this way, though you put it beautifully.
Thank you. Although it's still fun to play around with in fic. :)

but it’s also about whose approach is right, Spike’s or Angel’s (does that make sense?)
Oh yes. And of course Angel *can't* take Spike's approach anymore, because he has too much power, and has become all kinds of shades of grey.

And it’s so sad to watch Angel try to do the same thing…and it just comes so hard for him. Poor guy.
I KNOW! And then they go and die. *pets him*

it’s the words that just rip. Such brilliant writing and brilliant acting as well.
*nods* Also BRILLIANT retcon/Fill-in-the-Blank of their past. (That first meeting with the hands in sunlight? Makes me flail every.single.time. No fic ever came close!)

which Angel would never have done. Hilarious.
*loves Spike*

The scene at the end of “Damages” is one of my very, very favorites. That pure understanding. Gives me goosebumps.
Oh yes. Same here.

The opposite of Buffy and Faith in “Empty Places” and “Touched.” Wow.
I hadn't thought of that. Nice.

Yes! I love that. Also, I love Cordy calling him on all those things. They had such a gorgeous relationship.
They did! I *adore* them so much and they had the most amazing vibe!

I love those moments you point out in “A Hole in the World” when Angel acknowledges Spike as a champion without any hesitation.
I *live* for moments like that.