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Reviews for Campus Life

Quortoth	12/17/05 - 11:42PM	9: 7. When It’s Over	Signed
Oh my, don't care about Dawn's feelings [I like Dawn just fine...] Emily just dropped him, good friend but... Still I'm terribly entertained. These stories are exciting to read. :-) Author's Response: Thanks for reading, reviewing, and for being excited. Hope I can keep you entertained!

angelsbabigurl08	04/02/05 - 09:26PM	9: 7. When It’s Over	Signed
Wow.Wow.I mean I really really really dislike Emily but that is so terrible.I mean she says break he says bye forever pretty much.I've been reading this story throughout most of the day and I like it so much.I hope you update real soon because I could read this forever. Author's Response: Thanks for the review. Sorry to hear you dislike Emily so vehemently. I’m glad to hear you feel bad for her. Connor did over-react a bit. Then again, she did too. But dating, like being a werewolf, is all new to you. And no matter how much you know of other people going through either of those things, you don’t understand it ‘til you’ve done it yourself. Glad you could read the story forever. Your reviews make me so happy :)

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 - 06:34PM	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.*

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.

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