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Reviews for Running on Faith, Season Two




AngelGrl 12/21/04 - 07:20PM 1: 2.01: The New Regime Signed
Hi! Another great chapter! I like the character of Faith she's cool!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Hopefully I can keep Faith cool in the future.

Revello1620 12/19/04 - 03:00AM 7: 2.07: Retaliation, Counter-retaliation Signed
I'm sorry I haven't reviewed in a while but I have been pretty caught up in your Campus Life, but I am back into this one again and loving it to pieces! I like how you are the master of the Dawn/Connor angle but more than that I really enjoy this because I am constantly trying to figure out what is going to happen next! Seriously thought, your characters are amazingly witty and I appreciate that because it keeps the story from getting to heavy. Great job!

Author's Response: I appreciate all reviews, regardless of the time schedule. Besides, I haven't been updating for a while, so it's only fair you weren't reviewing. I do my best to be witty, so I'm happy it comes off that way. I also love playing with the Dawn/Connor angle. I really wanted to move this from somehting sweet and innocent to something very adult. After all, Dawn is a young adult. And while Connor is somewhat emotionally immature, he's been through more trauma than any adult. Hopefully whatever happens next wont disappoint.

Michael J 12/17/04 - 03:24PM 7: 2.07: Retaliation, Counter-retaliation Signed
I figured out the Ann Rice thing right when Giles did. I had a feeling Faith was lying to protect her source, but I'm still confused as to who the informant is. All signs seem to be pointing to Angel, but that would bear the question of how exactly he's getting that information. I'm still waiting for Faith to explain to someone who the Risen One was and I'm hoping for either Buffy or Dawn. Also really wanting to see more of the Markovic brothers since they were the cliffhanger at the end of the last season. I have a feeling that things will fall into place soon though. Great work.

Author's Response: Grrrraghhhh . . . YOU’RE SO CLOSE!!! Well, I guess it won’t be until next chapter, tentatively called “Coming In,” that we’ll figure out what’s going through Faith’s head. I’m glad you figured out the Ann Rice thing when Giles did. I’ve never read the book, so I didn’t think it was too vague a reference. But I was worried there for a bit. I don’t imagine Faith wants to discuss the trauma of dealing with “The Risen One” with anyone. It’ll probably be a confessional type scene with Spike. Your wish to see more of the Markovic brothers will be fulfilled fairly soon. They’re still peripheral to the next episode. But soon, they should probably take center stage before too long. I really hope things will fall into place soon. I need to get a little more awkward exposition out of the way, but not too much. After that, we should be ready to roll nonstop.

crayonbreaky gal 12/15/04 - 03:37PM 7: 2.07: Retaliation, Counter-retaliation Signed
OK, on the plus side, you kept the action moving along nicely. On the minus side, I really had trouble following the trail this time. Did they find Spike or not? Because you have Spike dialogue and then you say that Dru has Spike. Probably just typed the wrong name. The Connor/Dawn interaction is flowing nicely. Faith is still great. I would like to see more of Giles. His interaction with the gang would be interesting. I think that you ended the chapter on a really high note, cliffhanger and all. But remember, when you dribble out clues, don't be too coy with them. I don't understand the reference to the Ann Rice novel just yet, but I'm sure you'll tell us all about Marius soon enough. Will it be someone we know? Angel perhaps? Maybe the only problem with this chapter is it needed to be tightened up a little. It just seemed to slow down the momentum that you had going from the last chapters. I know it's hard when you have to get in lots of exposition, and you don't want to make it boring or useless. Keep going and good work all around. Your stuff is still better than 99% of the stuff written out there.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review and catching the snag with Spike and Dru. Originally, I was going to have Dru take Spike. There were 100 references to this and it looks like I only deleted 99. I was in a rush to get this up, so I think I was probably pretty sloppy in that. But I deleted the last reference, so all should be good now. The gang has Spike back. I’m trying my best not to use too many of the old series’ characters, so Giles may not be around again, at least not any time soon. I don’t think I’m being coy with the clues. The reference to the Ann Rice novel is as follow. Faith didn’t want to tell Giles the name of her contact, so she picked a name that came to mind- Marius. Later, she described him as being from Italy. When Giles read the back cover of the Ann Rice novel that Faith couldn’t finish reading, he saw that it was about a character named Marius from Italy. He then realized that Faith was making up the information she gave him. At this point, I’m planning for Faith’s contact to appear in the next chapter. The contact will be someone you know. I’m not saying if it’s Angel or not. However, at one point, du Plessis makes a reference to someone and Faith “did the math in her head.” FYI, this would be the equivalent of Buffy season 10. I too think the chapter could use tightening, but the only parts I can think to cut are fun ones. I already axed two and a half fight scenes. As you noted, this chapter was heavy on exposition. I could’ve split the exposition into two chapters, but I think that would result in the “season” losing momentum, as opposed to the episode losing momentum. If you have any specific ideas for material that could be cut, let me know. I’m always glad to take suggestions. Thanks again for the review and for catching my oversight.

AngelGrl 12/10/04 - 05:28PM 1: 2.01: The New Regime Signed
Hi! Great Start on Season 2! Love it! Cant wait to read more!

Author's Response: The next chapter may be slow coming due to my being busy. But thatnks for reading.

Danielle Gastineau 12/06/04 - 08:07PM 1: 2.01: The New Regime Signed
Hi! I'm writing my review from my new username cause my old one (Danielle_G) I cant seem to get into it. I wanted to say I love the second season! Cant wait to read more!

Author's Response: Thanks! More should be coming soon.

Fedia 12/05/04 - 10:53PM 6: 2.06: Taking an Initiative Signed
Okay. I just wanted to say that I really like your story because it is coherent, well written and even if it wasn't I would like it anyway because I ADORE Connor. Actually, I've always thought both the series (Buffy and Angel) suck, but once while zapping through channels I saw Connor and I couldn't stop watching. Of course, the minute he left the show I stopped watching. So... I may ask some stupid questions... Anyway, I don't care very much about finding about other characters. I love to see Connor and Angel bonding, because I really think that's what the idiotic vampire should have done in the show. I mean... that's what parents are for: forgive and love unconditionally... And what's with people hating Connor for his deeds? He had very powerful reasons to be suicidal and homicidal. I am glad Fred, Gunn and Wesley aren't in your fiction because I really hate them. Well, I must admit I hate everyone in both shows, except for Connor, who I adore. Hm... Of course, you have made me like some of the characters... at least how you portray them in your story... at least when they are nice to Connor. Oh. By the way... Why did Angel leave Connor this second time? I am not sure I understand his reasons very well. I hope it is not just because he wanted to spend some hot vacations with someone called Nina. Finally, I apologize for any grammar or spelling mistakes, but English is not my native language. Keep going. Oh! And I love the way this has turned into The Connor Show. Did I mention I ADORE Connor? Well, I do. I ADORE Connor. Yeah. Insane, bratty, whinny Connor who tries to kill his lame daddy, sleeps with Cordelia, and keeps fighting for Jasmine although he can clearly see the worms coming out her face.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! If you like Connor, there are some great Connor stories on this site. Since this is my story, I’ll pimp my own stories first. Connor factors heavily in “Running on Faith, Season One,” so check that out if you haven’t already. What I like to call Connor version 2.1 (the happy Connor who now remembers Quar’Toth) is a feature character in my story “Campus Life” as well as an awesome fic by Angeldove called “Secrets Exposed.” And of course, you can always search by character. Feel free to ask me stupid questions about other characters. Also, I’m glad to see you’re with me on the Connor love. A lot of people complained that Connor was whiny and bratty. Personally, I think almost everyone in the Buffyverse is whiny and bratty, at least at some point. And of those people, Connor had more baggage to back up the chip on his shoulder than anyone else. I too am happy to see Angel and Connor bonding (obviously, since I wrote it). And I agree the idiotic vampire should have done that on the show. He really missed a lot of opportunities with Connor. Why Angel left this second time will be discussed in greater depth at some point, but the gist is he trusts Faith and a group of people to watch Connor more than he trusts himself alone. And, at this time, he has a personal mission that would put anyone around him in great danger. Thanks again for reviewing. I hope you keep reading.

Revello1620 12/02/04 - 11:47PM 1: 2.01: The New Regime Signed
I am totally now onto your plan, you are a master of misdirection, you want us to see the big picture all laid out and we are so busy trying to see everything that your sneaking littlle tibits out with the other hand!! Very clever!!!!

Author's Response: Right now, I think it's probably confusing who's doing what and why. But in the end, it won't be a Scooby Doo ending where the culprit is some character we've never seen or heard of with an absurd motive. Everyone's motive will be in keeping with their characters.

Revello1620 12/02/04 - 01:40AM 6: 2.06: Taking an Initiative Signed
Very tension filled I can't wait to see what Buffy and Riley have to say!!! Have I told you that you amazing lately because if I haven't I should. There are lots of brilliant and talented writers here and you are certainly one of them...OKAY now that I have admitted your superioity can I ask a nosy questions... 1. Why do you muti task your evil like you are turning up the heat with one hand and stirring up the pot with another. I like it, but sometimes I expect the villians to fall out of the woodwork. I like it, but sometimes I can't help but wonder if the characters can sustain themselves and their dialog under the pressure. When does it go from business as usual to grim battle determination as the melee unfolds?

Author's Response: Thanks for telling me I’m amazing. It’s nice to be told that even if it isn’t remotely true. Buffy and Riley actually won’t have too much to say at all. But I suppose I’m giving too much away. I’m not sure I completely understand your question, so feel free to rephrase it if I don’t answer it accurately. I really appreciate you saying that I “multitask [my] evil like [I am] turning up the heat with one hand and stirring up the pot with another.” That’s exactly what I’m trying to do. I’m trying to turn up the heat on the du Plessis evil while slowly stirring another evil that’s simmering on the back burner. The reason is that I think Joss’s handling of the mayor is what I’m aiming for. There are clues that the town/ mayor is corrupt as early as the beginning of season 2. He was the invisible evil force through the first two seasons. I’m trying for that same thing. In a way, all my cards are on the table. All my villains have been revealed or alluded to. Yet as the story unfolds, there are still events transpiring behind the scenes that remain unexplained. Hopefully, once everything is out in the open, this will all make sense.

Monkey Pants 11/30/04 - 05:31PM 6: 2.06: Taking an Initiative Signed
I'd forgotten how hazardous drusilla was with all those hypnotic skills until I read this chapter! An exciting episode, and I congratulate you on your amazing ability to make me like Connor as a character. The Cordy/Connor scene was well done. It will be interesting to see how the rest of the season progresses.

Author's Response: I’m happy to see you're liking Connor. I personally always liked the character. Yeah, he was whiney, but who on Angel wasn’t? At least Connor had the baggage, from both Quar’Toth *and* L.A., to back it up. However, like Dawn, I want him to grow up a little in this story. I think he has a lot of fish-out-of-water comic potential as well. I thought having feral Connor react differently to Cordy than Connor version 2.1 would be an interesting idea. Feral Connor is used to being unloved and rejected. Therefore, he’s able to close the books on Cordy in a way that Happy!Connor never could. Dru will be in and out for much of this season.

Revello1620 11/29/04 - 10:38AM 2: 2.02: Tomorrow Belongs to . . . Signed
I really liked tHe Xander "I was trying to be funny Xander" line." Classic! Plus the whole raw fish on the sofa thingy, very eeew... But I like what I have read so far, your still brilliant!

Author's Response: EEk- thanks! I'm glad raw fish on the sofa grossed you out! You have to figure Connor's still a little screwed in the head. Xander will keep trying to be funny Xander.And I'll kkeep trying to be brilliant- lol.

Michael J 11/29/04 - 10:28AM 6: 2.06: Taking an Initiative Signed
You're right. It was lame. :) Nah, I'm kidding. It was pretty simple. I actually feel stupid for not figuring it out. I LOVE what you did with Connor. Returning Connor to his bratty moppet persona was a pretty bold move considering how well you were writing Fake!Connor. Now, you've managed to endear him to the audience by having him finally get that Cordy never loved him. A huge step for him. I hate you for tricking us into thinking Drusilla was appearing to him as Dawn. I honestly thought the whole gang showing up was a part of her mind games for awhile there. Interesting to see this private war going on behind the scenes. I have a soft spot for clueless heroes in a story because I can connect with them more as we all try to put the pieces of the puzzle together. One small piece of criticism: I don't think you need to constantly have Dawn verbally tell everyone to stop treating her like a child (like the Dawnie bit in this chapter). Let the proof be more in her actions than her words. I think she's done plenty already to prove herself (nice that Faith is recognizing this and acknowledging her as the leader). Still can't say I agree with Spaith, but you're writing it well enough that I can get into it.

Author's Response: Yeah, Dru hypnosis was the easy answer. I’ve mentioned this in other responses, but: I think realizing that Cordy never loved him is something that Angry Connor could do much better than Happy Connor. Even if Happy Connor *remembered* the hell that was his real life, he didn’t completely *live* it or understand it. Angry Connor’s life was almost entirely pain and rejection. Therefore, he’s ironically better equipped to move past Cordelia, even though he really does love her. Sorry for the Dru/Dawn trick. I was hoping you’d all fall for that. I’m glad you like the invisible war. I don’t want the readers to know too much more than the heroes, because then I think the heroes seem stupid. You’re all going to have to figure it out together. I appreciate your mentioning Dawn, even if I disagree. I’ve worked with people who knew me as a child and I really did have to constantly remind them that I wasn’t a kid any more. I want people to appreciate that this really is an ongoing problem for Dawn. I don’t like the sitcom approach where a problem arises and twenty-two minutes later it’s vanquished to never be thought of again. Yes, Faith, Spike, and to some degree Buffy have accepted Dawn as an adult. But not everyone has. And even if they do, they may sometimes still slip into old habits. This problem will come up for Dawn again in the not too distant future. Ironically, I’m with you. I’m not a huge fan of Spaith. I wrote them together for a few reasons. Primarily, the relationship gave me something to do with Spike. However, most people liked the coupling and I’m a whore for their approval. And so . . .

crayonbreaky gal 11/28/04 - 10:49PM 6: 2.06: Taking an Initiative Signed
OK, I'm going to list my comments so I can keep them straight. One--Poor Giles. Sex with Dru. Remember Dru as Jenny? Two--The darts were ingenious. Three--Eve rescues Spike? Where'd she come from and why? Four--Dru as Spike, good call. Poor Faith. They really do need to get together. Five--Intriguing scene with that stuff showing up etc.; Dawn exerts her watcherness. Six--Good that Connor is getting over Cordy; about damn time. Seven--I know you left out scenes because we don't always see all that happens in a show. But I wanted to see how the gang was able to go into the building and save the others. It was kind of jarring to have them show up. I know they were going to, just not that fast. Lots of intriguing things going on in this chapter. You've set a lot of stuff up. I can't wait to read the payoffs.

Author's Response: Thanks for numbering the comments for easy responding! One- yeah, I remember Dru as Jenny. And so does Giles. I think once they’re out of immediate danger, he’s going to be pretty pissed off about this. Two- Thanks! Three- Where’d Eve come from and why’d she rescue Spike. Hmmmm . . . I’m sure I have an explanation for that, but I don’t seem to be telling anyone right now. Hopefully you’ll like any explanations if and when they come out. Four-Thank! Yeah, poor Faith. I’m considering frustrating Spike/Faith a little longer. Five- Yeah, I was hoping people wouldn’t accept the lame explanation for the stuff showing up. And Dawn as watcher is fun, huh? Six- Yeah, Connor’s getting over Cordy. The funny thing is that the quasi-normal Connor wasn’t over Cordy. But Connor version 1.0 is. I’m not sure if this is because version 1 is used to being unloved/ love being fleeting or if Giles/Willow/Angel really did work out some of his issues. Seven- Sorry the big arrival was jarring. I was kind of hoping it would be, but not in the way it seems to have been for you. Dru had just said she was going back in as Dawn and next thing you know, Dawn is there. I was hoping people would think, “Oh no, Connor! It’s really Dru!” But Wolfram & Hart are on hard times lately, so security is pretty weak.

IllyriaFan 11/25/04 - 02:35PM 1: 2.01: The New Regime Signed
Hi! I've read all of first season and loved it and I am glad you did a second season! I cant wait till chapter 5!

Author's Response: I'm so happy to hear you loved it. Chapter 5 should be coming soon!

Michael J 11/19/04 - 11:56AM 4: 2.04: Truce Signed
Glad Faith is warming up to Connor. I think she's still somewhat bitter about how much she liked the memory whipped version of Connor and how different the real Connor is. I love how you're writing Dawn now. She's coming into her own not only with the magic as evident in the first season finale, but as a Watcher and a leader. Wonderful to see her grow as her own person instead of as an extension of Buffy. Dru and Giles?!? WTF?!? Your next chapter can't come quick enough for me.

Author's Response: Real Connor and Hapy Connor are two very different people. But in this ep, Faith had a breakthrough with Connor that I hope to build on. He really could be the little brother she never had. This is how you get chicks, this is how you kill demons, and mosty importantly, this is how you obey people. Giles was a claver guy when he stuck Connor in Faith's care. It could be good for both of them. Yeah, Dawn's almost a grown up. She's got confidence, she's using the magicks., and she's in charge. Kind of. The explanation for Dru and Giles is lame and I'm surprised so many people are excited. Hope I don't let you down.

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