(Meta) More S8 meandering

[stormwreath]

I've had a thought. Why is Buffy wearing ugly combat gear instead of her trademark expensive designer clothes? Well, maybe she feels guilty over the source of her money. While she can justify to herself buying armour that will save Slayers' lives, she can't justify spending a penny of it on her own personal wardrobe...

It's also interesting to

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[anonymous]

Brainwave!

All this discussion of Buffy going dark should beg the question: where is General Voll right now?

When we last saw him at the end of The Long Way Home part 4, he sat around to explain his plans. After Buffy and Satsu hacked up his troops at Drexelcorp, he was desperate enough to pull a gun on two slayers -- does this sound like a guy who had a plan B? It seems more likely that pulling a gun on Buffy was a last ditch attempt. Also remember that their little chat took place in cell 30, which was well-armed enough that a powerful sorcerer like Ethan couldn't find a way out of it without seeking help. We also know that the General doesn't "get" magic, so there's no deus ex machina to pull him from harm's way. (speaking of which, is anyone else the slightest bit curious where Amy and Warren are now that Drexelcorp seems to have been trashed?)

To me, it seems pretty clear that Voll must be in Buffy's custody -- perhaps another factor behind why Buffy is amping up security at the fortress of solitude in No Future for You #2-3? If he is being held against his will, what kind of condition is he in? Me thinks we've got some ugly reveals ahead of us.

[stormwreath]

I have to say I've been puzzling over where Voll ended up. I can't imagine Buffy killing him out of hand - I seriously doubt she's gone that dark yet. Taking him prisoner is certainly an interesting scenario - but how did they get him back? Buffy had to go through the portal with only one companion because it was too unstable for a group to use...and Willow was drained of her magic after healing herself so wouldn't be able to teleport him out. Unless they waited a few hours, let Willow have a nap.... seems unlikely. :-) Or perhaps they stole a helicopter from the base?