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Poison Pen 12/05/04 - 02:53PM 10: 8. The Break Signed
Looks like aspiring wizardry runs in the Radinsky family, ‘eh? Here’s to hoping Steve gets to stick around long enough to wreck some major havoc. Keeps things juicy. I’m also intrigued by Connor’s line of thought about WR&H, and whether or not the people in his “fake” life were real before the firm “fixed” the situation for him. Tantalizing stuff. Hurry, hurry with the next chapter. :)

Author's Response: Ah, yes, you have caught on. SPOILER AHEAD. Todd’s nickname of “Rad” was not simply a geek nickname, but an abbreviation of his last name “Radinsky.” If you’ll recall, Todd mentioned that his older brother had taught him the zombie spell. I was hoping the villain of this ep would be a surprise. SPOILER END. Connor’s questions about his faux family and friends are difficult, so they of course won’t be answered for like six years or something. Sadly, the next chapter may take a bit of time. I’m currently working on the 6th chapter of RoF season 2

crayonbreaky gal 12/05/04 - 01:07PM 10: 8. The Break Signed
Wow, lots going on in this chapter. You laid it all out very well. Angel showing up was perfectly done. Connor's angst about Emily was very good. At first, I thought you'd turned a little wacko with that scene with Dawn, Emily and Connor. It was out of left field. Then to reveal that someone was trying to hurt Dawn in her dreams? I never would have thought to use something like that. Very good. And Connor talking with his parents, then Tracy? Very well played. The ending? Cliffhanger! Ahh. And we all know that Connor is going to freak out, probably try to beat up Angel. W&H must be around now. I really like that you've brought Willow in to be a sort of surrogate mom/aunt. It fits really well. I'm not sure what else to say other than one of the best chapters ever. It keeps getting better and better. Oh, I just hope that Connor's parents aren't dead. But I have a feeling they are. How sad for him. Please update soon. I can't wait to see where you take this.

Author's Response: Thanks as always for the review. I thought we could use Angel again and he turned out to be quite a bit of fun. I’m also glad I duped you into thinking I’d snapped my cracker. Dawn is in great danger, but Willow is in there to help ala “Weight of the World.” I thought Connor and Tracy was a nice scene, too. I kind of wanted that exes but still friends (with benefits?) vibe for them. I do love my cliffhangers, although, as I’ve feared in the past, the explanation for this might wind up on the lame side. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for Connor’s parents. But sadly, the wait may be a while. I’m planning on writing the next chapter of “Running on Faith” before I tackle the next chapter of “Campus Life.”

Revello1620 12/05/04 - 06:22AM 10: 8. The Break Signed
OOOHH, this was a great update! I particularly like the neat solution to Willow knowing how Connor was Angel's son, I was wondering how you would pull that off...Once again, brilliant

Author's Response: Thanks. I always wondered how that worked with Willow. If she's powerful enough to make every potential a slayer, could Cyvus Vail really mess with her memory and she not know? I decided to make the answer no in this story.

Poison Pen 12/04/04 - 07:34PM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
Yet another terrifically paced chapter. More than four thousand words, but it reads in a blink. I’m awed. I found this to be a much darker chapter, content-wise, then the previous chapters. While I can’t argue that the resolution to the zombie problem wasn’t justified, I do find it disturbing. Obviously, your version of the repentant and recovering Willow is darker and much less hesitant than the Willow we left at the end of BTVS. I’m not complaining. “Disturbing” is a compliment, and I think your version of Willow is much more interesting than the guilt-ridden and too insecure (only my opinion, of course) woman we were shallowly presented with in season seven. I’m intrigued to see where you’re going with her, and what the repercussions of the zombie solution will hold for both Willow and Connor—not to mention those around them. Dawn—I find her honesty and her connection with her feelings refreshing. She’s really growing up. As for Emily, you lost some ground with me as far as she’s concerned with the end of this chapter. Either she’s an idiot, or she doesn’t love Connor anywhere near as much as she thinks she does (again, only my opinion). Looking forward to the next Chapter. Hurry up, already. :)

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I try to cut out the unnecessary bits so the story keeps moving, so it’s nice to know that’s working, at least for you. I’m also happy to hear the solution was disturbing. I’m just remembering “The Witch” from season one. Catherine Madison was evil to the end and still the scoobies didn’t have to make the tough choice with her. I wanted to make Todd completely and honestly repentant for his sins, but still have the only solution be his murder. Willow and Connor have to do what must be done, but that doesn’t mean it won’t haunt them. Willow will struggle with this, but she had to be “Strong Willow” in front of Connor or both their resolves would crack. Thanks for saying Dawn is growing up. I really, really want her to. Sorry to hear Emily is losing ground. Keep in mind Emily is 17 or 18 and this is her first serious relationship. How much does anyone know at that point? She’s not completely sure what she should be doing or where she should be in the world. For someone who’s older and more self-assured, maybe that’s frustrating. But it’s a stage that we all went through. So, my answer is that she’s not an idiot and she does love Connor very much. Her problem is that she’s inexperienced and not sure how to handle certain conflicts. Like the rest of us, she’ll have to learn as she goes along. I’m actually working on the next chapter of Campus Life right now. I usually do one Campus Life, then one Running on Faith. But I really feel like writing the next chapter of this story right now.

Revello1620 12/03/04 - 06:46PM 1: Full Moon on the Quad Signed
Nope no nasty weight issues damaging my own self confidence and I wasn't really overly offended it's just that I am used to you being original and brilliant and suddenly there was this lame fallback about this girl and the only thing they could complain about is her weight Whiny Wendy actually describes the person in question and I get a clearer mental picture about how desperate Terry really is, which I am betting was your point.Personally I would take a chunky one over a whiny or smelly one any day but then again that is just me :) But I am on to you, you want me to not think your brilliant but don't worry I saw right through your ploy... Still brilliant, your characters are flawed and multidimensional, your scene vibrant and your ability to blend past and present is smooth and flawless. So yeah, still brilliant

Author's Response: I was just kidding about the weight thing! I actually wanted something very typical in that conversation so I could emphasize how mundane their lives were. It makes a nice contrast to the eventual stories/fates of Connor and Terry. That's right! Though he disappeared from the story, Terry will be back and he will be important. Glad to read I'm still brilliant in your eyes. That makes you, my mom, and a girl from college named Chris that think I'm brilliant. Perhaps you can form a support group.

Revello1620 12/03/04 - 06:34PM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
Oh I caught that one person was clued into who he was, I mean his parentage and all but I was wondering what Buffy and Dawn would make out of the situation...if they find out of course!

Author's Response: You think so? Hmmm . . . maybe I've been too obviouis about something. Well, I'll know soon enough.

crayonbreaky gal 12/03/04 - 02:56PM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
Very, very intense chapter. One of the best that you've written. I really do love this story. You've shown the characters as they would be at college, going through all the angst that people go through, and add on all the problems of being Connor, of being Dawn, etc., etc., and that has made this so true to life. The part where Connor and Willow have to sacrifice that guy, wow, that was so intense. There must be some repercussions to that, at least in the sense of how each feels having taken another human life. We both know that the two have done this before. I'm thinking that Willow will now see Connor in a different light, i.e., that he has some of the same demons that she does. I really do feel sorry for Emily. She's trying to do the right thing, trying not to choose, but to let things settle down. I do have to say that this is one of the best fics that I've read with Connor in the lead role. Most writers make him whiny, or worthless, or a psycho loony. He's not. I think that I was the only person that ever liked him on S.4 of Angel. Thanks for making him likable again, like S5 Connor.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review! As I've said, I want this to be like Buffy for College. The supernatural struggles they face are metaphors for actual struggles that a lot of people face. In this case, I was trying to explore how college isn't *really* a fresh a start. Even if you go to school somewhere no one knows you, you're still you. You still being your past with you. And sooner or later, that past makes it hard on you to move forward. This is particularly true for Connor in two ways. College isn't a fresh start and neither is the mindwipe. Even though he wants to pretend he's someone completely new, he's not. He has the memory of the virgin he sacrificed. He has the memories (and the fate) of a demon fighter, even if he doesn't want them. He also has the memories of a girl who said they were taking a break when it was really over. Just when Connor thought he had a fresh start, his life comes to bite him in the ass. There will be repercussions from the sacrifice. In fact, they'll show up entirely too soon for my taste. But plot-wise, I need things to unfold next chapter. You feel sorry for Emily!!! I knew I'd get you eventually. Yes, poor Emily is trying to do the right thing. But when has that ever been easy? I'm glad I write Connor well. He will be a bit bratty in the next chapter, but the guy has a legitimate grievance. then again, I thought he had a legitimate grievance when he sunk Angel into the Pacific, but I seem to be alone on that one. Just to let you know, you're not the only person who liked season four Connor. I know of at least 8 of us. Perhaps we should form a support group. Thanks so much for reading and for the review.

Revello1620 12/03/04 - 07:35AM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
Great chapter I am a big fan of angst filled triangles! Can't wait to find out what happens next and what happens when they realize he is Angel's son!!!

Author's Response: And what makes you think they'll *ever* realize he's Angel's son. Hmmm . . . now I'm wondering if I haven't been obvious enough about something. Well, I'll know soon enough.

Revello1620 12/03/04 - 07:02AM 1: Full Moon on the Quad Signed
Wendy the whale!!! Big writer for falling back on the absolute lowest form of female complaints! Why couldn't she be Smelly Sally or Pimply Pam or even B.O. Betty??? Alright since the rest of the chapter was great your forgiven but you are slightly less brilliant than you were two minutes ago.

Author's Response: Sorry. Didn't mean to offend you, particularly if you yourself have weight issues. Not that I'm saying you do. Anyway, would it make you feel better if, just for you, I changed her to Whining Wendy? Originally, this section was longer and made Terry seem a bit more crass, but I cut it down. The only problem is that the "Wendy the Whale" moniker seems to have originated form Connor. In any case, I think I made my point with what I left in tact. Any guesses on what the point of the scene was? Also, I'm not less brilliant than I was 2 minutes ago. I was just never as brilliant as you thought I was. And now, damn it, you're all catching on.

frenchtoast101 12/03/04 - 06:25AM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
Wow, what's gonna happen between Emily and Connor? The way you worded Dawn's speech to Connor in the basement was amazing. I felt so bad for her. I hope she's happy in the end. Great chapter!!!

Author's Response: Yeah, I feel bad for Dawn too. She doesn't want to steal her roommate's guy or cause problems. She just wants to stop hurting. Of course, she never will. If she did, the story wouldn't interesting anymore, right?

Michael J 12/03/04 - 01:29AM 9: 7. When It’s Over Signed
This hit a little close to home for me. I've been in Connor's exact same situation with the same results, so I can't help but hate Dawn at the moment. Still thinking she's totally in the wrong here and while I understand Emily's point of view (in her situation, I might have done the same thing), I still feel absolutely nothing for Dawn right now. What a brat. Poor Connor. Great chapter. Keep writing.

Author's Response: I don't quite see how Dawn is in the wrong. She has a crush on a guy and can't get over him. She's not *trying* to break anyone. She's even done her best to keep a stiff upper lip. You're right that Dawn has any claim on Connor. But I don't think she's acting like she does. She's just hurting because she can't be with him. But I'm with you. Poor Connor. (I too have been in his situation, so maybe I'm really just working through my own issues with this one). Still, I'm glad the story has you interested. More to come.

Poison Pen 11/21/04 - 11:00PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Another fast-paced chapter—nice job. Dawn’s costume is reminiscent of Anya, which I thought was nice, especially considering her date was wearing an eye-patch. I’m glad you had Connor pause to think about events from his “real” past. I think that’s important, considering how much they devastated him before Angel signed the deal with Wolfram and Hart. Connor’s a complex character. Sure, he’s well-adjusted now, but we know the boy certainly has potential for darkness. Makes him all the more interesting. Wow, first werewolves, and now zombies. Poor Connor and Dawn. Seems neither of them can cut a break. Send ‘em to Stanford, and Hell just tags along for the ride. You wicked, wicked man. :) Looking forward to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks! Dawn’s costume was an homage to Anya and the eye-patch was a reference to Xander. I’m so glad you caught the reference! I’m also glad Connor’s complexity and potential for darkness are coming through. Just as Angel had Angelus, Connor version 2.1 has Quar’Toth Connor. And just as Angel has at time temporarily reverted to Angelus . . . well, I don’t want to give anything away. Let Connor say all he wants that his real life is just a dream, that darkness is in him and he knows it. Remember what Skip told Cordy: Magic can’t change the heart of a champion. Everything Connor did before the mind-wipe is something he is capable of doing. To paraphrase the sorting hat in *Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone*, it’s all there inside him.

Michael J 11/21/04 - 09:49PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Is it wrong that I feel absolutely no sympathy for Dawn by this point? Yea she missed the boat and all, but it's not like she cared to actually get to know Connor when she found out about him and Emily anyway. Still liking Emily and I really like the portrayal of her relationship with Connor. Her adjustment to the heightened senses and increased physical ability is a great litlte side story to follow and it actually makes her a perfect match for Connor (much like his dad). Thoroughly enjoyed the zombie story although you lost me a bit with Todd at the end. Can't really explain why, but the story fell flat when he went through his reasons for summoning the demons. Dawn was pretty damn impressive with her natural fighting instincts. Excellent chapter. Loving that Connor gets to play hero (against his will mind you) without calling in help from his father all the time. I also can't wait to see how you write the scene where Dawn finds out who Connor's real father is. If anything, that'd make her more adverse to dating him.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. No, it’s not wrong to have no sympathy for Dawn at this point. It’s okay if you do, as well. I think that’s a personal call. I am, however, really glad you like Emily. As I’ve mentioned before, I want to make this a story that really is a metaphor for college. Connor and Dawn need to decide who they are, and that’s really difficult given their histories. Emily, on the other hand, is coping with new freedoms, strengths, and responsibilities. As for Todd making the story fall flat, I was really just pushing through to get the story up when I wrote his bit. The story should have ended with a big BAM, but I didn’t have time to work in all that I needed. So this is a two parter now. Maybe I’ll rewrite some day and add a little more emotion. But I thought it had its funny bits. His reasons for summoning the zombies in and of themselves, though, I think were appropriate. A grander scheme might be good for a villain with a season arc, like the Legion of Dorks in Buffy season 6. But for someone as minor as Todd, I think it would be out of place for him to have a different reason. I don’t know how Dawn would react to finding out who Connor’s father is. But don’t assume that’ll happen!!! I’m glad you enjoyed the chapter. More zombies in the next, so hopefully you’ll like that one, too.

crayonbreaky gal 11/21/04 - 06:17PM 8: 6. Mausoleum Signed
Zombies? This is so awesome. I like that Dawn can deal with things herself. I'm still not liking Emily very much. I'm not sure why. Not your fault. Hey, Dawn got bit. Does that mean she might turn into a zombie? Of course she has Willow to fix that. I feel really sorry for Connor's roommate. I don't think I'd want to be his at all. And I liked the joke about the drinking. Of course everything is spiked. College?

Author's Response: Thanks! I thought zombies would be a nice, scary way to go. I always wanted to write horror stories. I’m not sure I ever really get them down well, but that’s partly because the characters you care about usually have to live. And what decent horror story has zero fatalities? Sorry you don’t like Emily. Gunn got bit in Habeas Corpses and didn’t become a zombie, so I don’t think it works like that. I’ll cover this in the next chapter. Poor Pete has only more trouble ahead.

Kat 11/21/04 - 05:21PM 1: Full Moon on the Quad Signed
my god your a great writer i so wish i could right like that, i love how you make everything blend together and the zombie thing you made it sound like an actual ep of buffy i love it i could actually see the pictures in my mind and you have all the facts down to the very last detal!.. Buffy rocks my socks, ROCK ON ASS RAPER!...

Author's Response: Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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