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[ubimod]

Looking over from ringing up a sale to see Dawn slowly skimming through a heavy red text, Giles longs to strip away the false memories the Monks implanted.

Then he wouldn’t remember her peeking down from the top of the stairs that first time he visited Buffy at her house - a vision of big eyes and hair seemingly as long as she was tall all done

Comments

[laiksmarei]

I am not that far in the Buffyverse, so I had to do some searching to understand what was going on. This ficlet packs a powerful punch. It is clear that he is at war with his emotions, complex as they are.

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! Yeah - you'd have to make it through season 5 for this to make sense (and I hope you aren't too spoiled on all of that - it's one of the best seasons).

[marycontraire]

Wow, that hurts. And it must be said that I am a fan of Dawn's. People are so harsh on her, but I have a little sister and they are as lovable as they are aggravating-- Dawn embodies that perfectly.

[ubiquirk]

Thanks! I'm so glad you liked it! I like Dawn too but thought they had to occasionally wish for Buffy over her after 'The Gift.'