It's become a cliché that if you fall in love on a Joss Whedon show, you'd better make sure your will is up-to-date, because you're not long for this world. But what are your chances really? I decided to work out the data to find out what the actual death rate was for people in relationships in the Jossverse.

( The data )

A quick update: I've done four of the requested drabbles and I've still got four to do. I'm also pleased to say that Netherlands to Nepal was runner up in the Viagra Award ('Best Unsung Fic') at forbiddenawards, while It's Curtains For You, Slayer has been put forward for Best Lighthearted Spuffy at the Rogue Poet Awards. Big thanks to whoever nommed me. :-)

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I'm sure you all remember the scene in 'Who Are You?' where Faith, in Buffy's body, goes to bed with Riley. So here's a question: was that rape?

Poll That Riley/Faith scene

Under the cut, I'll expand in a little more detail on each of the options.

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I've just been re-watching last week's episode, and because the scene between Paul and Echo in the alley seems so important to the ongoing season plot arc, I thought it would be useful to transcribe it. Makes it easier to quote and refer to.

Also, was I the only one who wanted to give this particular anonymous imprint of Echo the name "Faith"? :-)

( Transcript of the scene )

Inspired by a conversation about Dollhouse with alexeia_drae. Background on the Voight-Kampff test (from Blade Runner) is here.

ETA - I've also done a similar post on the two female Terminator characters from the Sarah Connor Chronicles.

Good morning, Agent Ballard - or Mr Ballard, I should say. I need you to answer some questions for me.

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