Best Souvenir
A/N: I can't even begin to express how much a2zmom influenced this chapter. She guided me in turning it from something I hated into something that's bearable. Many of the best lines are flat out hers. I can't begin to express how grateful I am or how wonderful it is to work with someone who understands these characters like she does.
( Chapter 8 )
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Well, a2zmom did say it was one of her fan fic pet peeves, but she also said it wouldn't make her hate a fic. I doubt the hated thing that used to be this chapter could've converted her, either, so no, no awe.
I have some issues with the word myself. I think it can be sexy; it definitely doesn't turn me off like it does some people. What I dislike is people using a non-canon animal impulse to replace a real "human" relationship. It's so often used as a cheap short-cut (and it is, in this fic).
A2zmom probably had enough on her hands fixing this chapter without having to deal with that, too ;o)
I'm glad you're liking the fic.
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Wholy different from fics where Buffy and Angel are constantly nattering on(to quote Giles) about being each other's mates. I'm always looking for Tarzan in that situation.
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Oh, but I can totally see that. When Buffy is on 'Beer Bad' beer.
I kinda feel like Buffy would sock him in the mouth if Angel called her his mate. What I don't mind, though, is when the word is used to describe a base animal drive that his vampirism enhances and works with or at odds with a human romantic impulse. I can see Angel thinking of Buffy as his "mate" in that sense. And being ashamed of it.
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