Reviews for Running on Faith, Season One
| Quortoth |
01/22/06 - 08:24PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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................Wow.........That was different. :-) Good story, I liked the getting drunk, [most of it (Eyes wide)] Hotwire please, that was funny, Runaway. Cut herself shaving. This has left an awkward situation all over. I had Anne Rice flash backs too (Eyes wide opened.)
Don't take that the wrong way, I like Anne Rice A lot. :-P lol. Pretty good, Pretty good.
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing. And yeah, I suppose different would be a way to describe it. I wanted to do a chapter that was drama and emotion more than action. I also got the chance to make a few dirty jokes as well, so that was fun. I hope the pairing works for you. Not as a couple, but in the context of the story and what lead them to it. And yes, of course there will be some very awkward repercussions. |
| Rougue_Slayer |
05/08/05 - 08:22PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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What would I like to say about this episode? Four words come to mind. OH MY FUCKING GOD! EWWW!!!! But I can deal. Keep up the good work.
Author's Response: Thanks for the OMFG, the EWWW!!!!, and the "Keepu up the good work." All three are reactions I'm happy to see. Thanks again for reviewing. |
| Selene |
03/13/05 - 03:10PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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Okay. I am completely freaked out by this pairing. I am not flaming (I hope) I just thought that after what had happened between Connor and Cordelia might have left a lasting impression on Connor. He seemed to be wanting to have a better relationship with Angel. This is not the way towards it. I can see how it could have happened but I get a eeeewww feeling. Especially after Buffy just came on to Riley in the plane. I can't wait to see what the fall out is going to be from this episode. And the Spike smell thing is going to out it pretty quick. Over all the chapter was funny and the conversations were written so well. Very in character. I am wondering when Spike is going to put two and two together and figure out who Connor really is... Great work and can I commend you on being truley brave!
Author's Response: LOL- I’m glad someone was finally freaked out. Most of the reviews I’ve received for this have been surprisingly positive. Yes, Connor is trying to build a better relationship with dad. However, from Connor’s pov, Cordelia was the love of dad’s life. He doesn’t know how serious Buffy was. Add that to him being drunk, lonely, and with the only people in the world who understand his gifts, Connor did a bad, bad thing. And he knows it. Sorry you got an Ewww feeling. I’ve always felt bad for Connor. No matter who he hooks up with (except for one very, very boring pairing), someone gets an ewwww feeling. But I’ve also felt there’s always been a double standard with that. Angel can be 240 and Buffy 16 and that’s okay. Spike can be 150 (and soulless) and Buffy 21, and that’s okay. But if an 18 year-old guy has sex with someone only a handful of years older than him, everyone gets squicked. Buffy coming onto Riley on the plane (and being rejected) was a reason that this happened, not a reason why it shouldn’t have (plotwise). Buffy was lonely and wanted to feel desirable. Thanks for the review and for commending me on my bravery. Please don’t worry about being flamy. First of all, you weren’t. Second, I can handle it if you did. Besides, I really, really want readers to share what they’re thinking not only for me, but for other readers as well. Also, thanks again for the review. It's always appreciated! |
| Kevin |
10/19/04 - 04:09PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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Wow, what a shocker. I have to admit that I love this chapter. You really have a lot of guts to put together a pairing that might even get you death threats- lol. But I loved the pairing. As unlikely as they were, the situation definitely fit, especially considering both immediately began experiencing regret. As for the rest of the chapter, it was utterly hysterical. You should call the guys who wrote American Pie and tell them you seriously need a job writing dirty jokes. Loved htis departure from the norm!
Author's Response: As you can imagine, I'm really happy to get positive feedback on this. While I didn't receieve death threats, the story certainly polarized people. I'm glad to know that some people liked it. Thanks agin for the read and the review. |
| crayonbreaky gal |
10/10/04 - 04:06PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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OK, so you know from my e-mail that I wasn't too keen on the Buffy/Connor thing. I'm still not, but re-reading it in the context of the story, it does fit. They are both intoxicated, Buffy actually closed her eyes so she didn't have to look at him, etc. And I still do believe Faith's motto about getting horny after fighting. Buffy feels it too sometimes. So was Connor just a convenience? That was my take on it. The sexual banter between Faith and Spike though is so great. They seem so suited to each other. And you know that Spike will notice what Connor did as soon as he smells him. Angel would probably go ballistic. Nicely written love scene though, no matter who the characters were. ANd I think that Faith would never touch Connor because he's just manly enough. Her style is the rough and ready type, like Spike. I just wished that Wes hadn't been killed, because he would have spiced this whole fic up something fierce. Daggone it.
Author's Response: The Buffy/Connor thing was kind of meant to provoke a reaction. Strangely enough, it's been polarizing. A lot of people seemed to like it, which is actually disappointing to me. So far as Spike goes, the sense of smell is one thing, but don’t forget how insightful Spike can be. Nice to know the sex scene was written well. |
| Angeldove |
07/15/04 - 01:18AM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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OK, So I feel kinda stupid because I missed that teenage-horney-drunken-fratboy, element of Connor that would do this. It is completely in character for him to do this and think about the consequences later, if at all. But I stand by the rest of my review, this chapter was funny and shocking as hell.
Author's Response: The hook up was meant to drive people nuts. I, like Joss, love giving fans what they don’t want, yet still keep them hanging on. |
| Angeldove |
07/13/04 - 08:27PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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Review may be spoilerish. Don't read if you haven't read the chapter first.
OK. hmmmm, where to start… First, this is easily your best written chapter concerning all grammar elements, writing style, character development, and dialogue. The sexual banter throughout the episode had me laughing from start to finish. First, I am going to embarrass myself by admitting that I had to read the hummer joke twice to get it. And then I am going to tell you that my jaw dropped at Connor's statement that earned him worthy of a beer, when jaw finally closes hysterical laughter ensues. I have to admit that some of my favorite moments of ATS & BTVS were bantering moments. My least favorite were missed opportunities that you couldn't believe the show didn't capitalize on. Those moments always left me irritated. This episode/chapter never disappointed or had a missed opportunity. Now to the interesting subject matter of the ep. I am going to try my hardest to write this in a non-spoilery fashion. Everyone who has read it knows what I am talking about. Filmtheory certainly had the balls to put himself out there for what will likely garner some great dislike. I was fine with it up to the moment when we realize that Connor knows about the Buffy/Angel dynamic. The reason is that throughout the story I have felt that Connor was working towards building a better relationship with his father, and this would almost certainly ruin any chances for that. However, I am also left with the vagueness of how much Connor really does know about the B/A dynamic, which may change my opinion of the whole thing all together. So, my only concern is whether it is out of character for Connor, but I will have to wait for subsequent chapters to find out. I do know that this situation adds a whole new layer to the fun and angst that will surely ensue from it, and I can't wait for it to happen. And I suck at making reviews not spoilery! (or brief)
Author's Response: My response is also spoilerish. I'm really glad that my first two reviews have been mostly positive. As you said, I threw out there something sure to garner great dislike. I'm sad to say that you, Angeldove, won't be happy with Connor (or me). In defense of the poor kid (and me), Connor was a horny and slightly intoxicated teenage boy who'd gotten the green light from a very attractive woman. I think everyone does things that they regret, particularly were sex and love are involved. So yes, Connor did know about the Buffy/Angel relationship, thus his request Angel not be told. I don't think this makes things out of character for Connor. Connor wants a better relationship with his dad and will be very, very conflicted. However, people all the time do things in which their immediate wants and desires undermine some of their long-term goals. For example, I want a house and need to save money to get one. However, I wouldn't call it out of character for me to spend much more than I should on a nice dinner.****** I hope that readers stay on for the ride and enjoy the dysfunctional mess this will create. If not, I can understand how a may have gone too far off the reservation for their tastes. However, I think it's in keeping with the spirit of the show. How many times did Joss give us something we didn't want or, even worse, something we wanted but not when or how we wanted it? |
| eerie_ave |
07/12/04 - 12:27PM |
9: Episode 9: Departures (from the norm) |
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Departures form the norm is right. I have to give you credit for never playing it safe. After 8 chapters pumping us full of action, you spend 4000 words on character interaction, flirtation, and sex. You have me shocked at how good you were with this one. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that anyone who captures the excitement of a shoot out could capture the excitement of a sex scene equally well, but I am. More importantly, in what could have been a paint by numbers coupling of characters, you chose the hard road with your very unorthodox pairing. I'm glad you did!
Author's Response: I want to thank you not so much for reviewing but for reviewing first. As you said, I took some risks and I'm probably going to get flamed for it. So I'm glad we got started with one good review. Now, if piles of readers respond badly, I'll know at least one person liked it. Thanks. |
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