FIC: Ghosts 3/5 (Buffy/Angel, R)

[carlyinrome]

TITLE: Ghosts
RATING: R
FANDOMS: BtVS/AtS
PAIRING: Buffy/Angel
SPOILERS: Post “NFA.” There are some aspects of the S8 comics-namely, location-but this story contains none of the comics’ original characters or plotlines. The sequel to If You Drive Me Back, though it isn’t really a prerequisite.
SUMMARY: I married my lieutenant.
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Comments

[a2zmom]

A key to what indeed.

Loved that Faith is the one who is the most able to help Angel here. I don't know that he ever forgive himself or Buffy.

I'm nor com[letely sure why he took Kaya. Does he trust Buffy that little with her. Because he obviously remembers his less than steller job with Connor.

[carlyinrome]

I find it telling that Buffy's transgressions are smaller than Faith's, but Angel's more willing to forgive Faith. He doesn't take her sins personally, I guess.

You can find my discussion on Angel's taking Kaya here. I will say that I'm very surprised by the general reaction, and I'm afraid it's a failure on my end. :\

[dlgood]

I find it telling that Buffy's transgressions are smaller than Faith's, but Angel's more willing to forgive Faith. He doesn't take her sins personally, I guess.It's also an image/expectations thing. Angel sees Faith as flawed like himself, but not nearly so bad. He understands that she will make mistakes, isn't shocked when she does, and gets encouraged as she demonstrates progress. It's important to him that Faith be seen as forgiveable. (By himself, and others

[carlyinrome]

This is laden with excellent points. Thanks so much for making me think, Dave. :)

[dlgood]

You're welcome. That man has issues.