Eternal Spuffy...

[elisi]

You know how you love something, but because life is busy and there are so many new shiny things you just kinda neglect it? And then something comes along and suddenly you get completely overwhelmed all over again? That just happened to me with Spuffy.

I followed a fic rec by wesleysgirl and just... drowned. A lot of you probably know this story already, but somehow I'd never read it - despite it being on All About Spike:

Super Food World by Valeri X.

It is such a simple premise - Spike & Buffy go shopping - and yet it has everything that made them, and their S6 relationship, great. It made me laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes, and also made me ache so, so badly.

And speaking of Spuffy, then in case there is someone out there who hasn't read the_royal_anna's post on S6 Buffy and Spike, then they should do so now. Because the complexity and depth of this relationship never stops taking my breath away. If could choose only one season of BtVS to keep, it'd probably be S6.

This also got me thinking about the comics, but I'll spare you all my thoughts. I'll only say this:

Spuffy is an ocean.

Butsu is a puddle.

Comparing the two is quite frankly insulting - they might both contain water, but that is as far as it goes.

(This is not an attack on anyone in particular, and I think s8 is finally beginning to be fun, but Buffy/Immortal has more depth. Or at least it will once I'm done writing them. ;) *pets new plotbunny*)

Comments

[elisi]

I hope, we'll learn more about her, but so far the only original S8 character that had some dept was Gigi to me.
I'm afraid Gigi encompassed so many horrible stereotypes that I never could really see her as a character at all, really. But at least they tried...

Oh yes! I didn't realize the parallels, but they are obviously there. So very you to recognize them immediately!
Oh I'm sure I read it somewhere else. After all, people *have* been chatting! :)

If she knows, I want her to try and get him. Be daring, make a fool for love out of herself for once if necessary.
Yes, I agree. It really doesn't make sense for her to stay away if she knows.

unless Joss wants to top Captain Buffy Harkness with actual Spuffel threesome-Buffy, then by all means fan-service me
Heeee! Buffy Harkness! *giggles* And I doubt we'll ever get more than that one fantasy - but at least it was fun. :)

[mikeygs.livejournal.com]

It really doesn't make sense for her to stay away if she knows.

Eh. It makes about as much sense as it did when Spike stayed away. I wouldn't hope for any kind of coherency when it comes character or prior ships. I mean, look at them so far!

Doubt it will go that far anyway. While it's still incredibly lame, having Satsu be the mole makes the most sense. At least it might explain why Amy told everyone how to solve the Kiss of True Love spell; to have an undeniable 'in'.

[elisi]

Eh. It makes about as much sense as it did when Spike stayed away.
Actually I could see Buffy being all 'fine, if that's how he wants to play it!' (I even turned it into fic once (the fifth once).

While it's still incredibly lame, having Satsu be the mole makes the most sense.
Well it would make sense of Buffy crying her eyes out over the 'most unexpected' betrayal. Ah well, we'll see what happens. I hope they keep bringing the funny!

[flake-sake.livejournal.com]

I'm afraid Gigi encompassed so many horrible stereotypes
True but I thought she made a nice villain nonetheless. could have grown into something interesting.

It really doesn't make sense for her to stay away if she knows.
At least, if he really was wrong with those last words of his. If they go there I'm sure I can somehow wrap my brain around it (like when Spike did not call)but I could live without it.
There are so many nice options on the other end of the dimensions, like Sponnor and Angel/Dragon.

Buffy Harkness!
I hope we get a scene were Satsu makes coffee, then it's officially an homage :)

[elisi]

could have grown into something interesting.
True. And I liked the symmetry of the two queens, each in their castle.

If they go there I'm sure I can somehow wrap my brain around it (like when Spike did not call)but I could live without it.
I sincerely doubt it - I think that threesome panel was the closest we'll get... (As for *her* not calling, if she knew, then it could be her being annoyed at *him* not calling - although she certainly doesn't come across as knowing that he's alive.)

There are so many nice options on the other end of the dimensions, like Sponnor and Angel/Dragon.
*nods a lot* SO much fun! :)

I hope we get a scene were Satsu makes coffee, then it's officially an homage :)
You know I have this tiny little plotbunny of Satsu talking Buffy into bed using a stopwatch... *g*