060 - Smoke and Mirrors

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Smoke and Mirrors

Synopsis: When Jenny goes back to work at the university, she signs the gang up to participate in a Casino Night fundraiser just as Buffy encounters a new threat that can't be easily killed. Meanwhile, Angel turns up needing help tracking down Ethan Rayne, who's behind the strange new threat, and Giles and Jenny soon learn that

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I knew SOMETHING was going on with her in that sense, because Jenny's not the type of person just to get a sick stomach over nerves. I do love how she didn't spend the entire first half of the chapter depressed by it though. LOL. Like I said up above, you guys are getting WAY too smart for me to be able to fool ya. Which I love, don't get me wrong. It's awesome. I love having readers who just totally get it. And yep, I definitely didn't want her to be all maudlin over it, because that's the kind of drama that makes me hate baby!fic, lol. I'm making sure to steer clear of that.

(YAAAAAAAY A SMALL TASTE OF SMUT. More. I want more. Its like a drug) LOL! And I am more than happy to be your dealer. :D :D :D

And I'm so happy you enjoyed the dream sequence! I love writing them so much. You add an actual dream-like experience to it, rather than just her seeing exactly whats going to happen. Thanks! That's what I love about dreams -- you can throw in nonsensical, unrealistic stuff, like people around Jenny and Angel moving in slow motion while they walk at a normal pace, the little segues about Jenny watching the flashing lights, etc. Dream sequences are just the best to write.

I also adored the little moments between Angel and Jenny, like when she felt his breath hitting her neck. No, I dont ever want Jenny to cheat on Giles again. But I can't shove away the part of me that wants to ship Angel and Jenny. Heeee, thanks! I definitely don't want to break up Giles/Jenny again, but my Jenny/Angel shippin' self can't help throwing in those little bits of sexual tension for my fellow J/A shippers. :D

And I'm glad you guys were so on board with bringing Ethan back! He's just such an irresistible "go-to" villain, if that makes any sense. If I need some chaos stirred up, he's who I drag in.

Yay! Rupert saved Jenny! Not Angel or Buffy or Willow/Tara, but Rupert. That was so sentimental and amazing. Giles isn't even a the type to murder someone in cold blood, but I can totally see him go in a rage if Jenny is put in danger like that. Heeee! I had that little switcheroo planned since I decided I was for sure gonna bring Ethan back. I figure, it's about time I cut poor Giles a break and let him save his woman for once, lol. (Also, I just noticed that Giles' big 'saves' have been when someone's had their hands around Jenny's neck. Heh.)

So so glad you liked this, m'dear! Gonna get a start on the new one tomorrow!