*laughs* Spike's "Well, yeah," was perfectly placed here. Angel did have moments of incredible obtuseness. *g*
The dream/reality sequence was beautiful. So well done, I was as shocked as Angel to realize it was all real. He'd dreamt of Jeb so often, and of course, he didn't know Xander had been turned yet. This was as skilful as any of your fighting scenes. Just lovely.
I think, though, that my favourite part this week is Xander's momentary petulance while sitting on Spike's lap being compared to Jeb. Any ordinary mortal would be offended at the comparison. Well, anyone with an ounce of self-respect. Xander demonstrates this despite his early-series self-doubts with his other friends. "Hey, I'm the shit now. I'm a vampire! You can't say things like that!" Oh, but you're my sire; I guess maybe you can. *g* That was really well done.
Actually, the entire chapter is incredibly well done. I can't believe this was part 18!!! How did we get here so quickly? Now you seem to be in the real heart of the story. Secrets have been duly revealed, and as Angel is a pivotal character, what's he to do at this point since Xander can no longer be saved? I can't wait to see what you do with this. *g*
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*laughs* Spike's "Well, yeah," was perfectly placed here. Angel did have moments of incredible obtuseness. *g*
The dream/reality sequence was beautiful. So well done, I was as shocked as Angel to realize it was all real. He'd dreamt of Jeb so often, and of course, he didn't know Xander had been turned yet. This was as skilful as any of your fighting scenes. Just lovely.
I think, though, that my favourite part this week is Xander's momentary petulance while sitting on Spike's lap being compared to Jeb. Any ordinary mortal would be offended at the comparison. Well, anyone with an ounce of self-respect. Xander demonstrates this despite his early-series self-doubts with his other friends. "Hey, I'm the shit now. I'm a vampire! You can't say things like that!" Oh, but you're my sire; I guess maybe you can. *g* That was really well done.
Actually, the entire chapter is incredibly well done. I can't believe this was part 18!!! How did we get here so quickly? Now you seem to be in the real heart of the story. Secrets have been duly revealed, and as Angel is a pivotal character, what's he to do at this point since Xander can no longer be saved? I can't wait to see what you do with this. *g*