Date: 2004-08-26 09:13 pm (UTC)
Wow! What an entertaining and informative essay!

While I'm not a shipper, persay, I've always enjoyed the interaction between Spike and Giles. Season 7, especially Lies, just about broke my Giles loving heart. :(

A few comments:

he does it on Thanksgiving; a time celebrating the rescue of the hungry, starving, yet still potentially threatening,

I never thought of that. That's really cool.

Spike helps Fyarl!Giles escape ... able to defend himself from demons,

Doh! Never thought of that either. You really bring out some intersting points.

Standing behind Giles with a wistful, mocking smile is Ethan, standing behind Spike, frowning with disapproval, is Angel

I love how most in Buffy fandom take these two relationships as nearly cannon. It's something about how Joss's characters, I think, because they all really have interesting potential relationships between each other. It's why you can write pairings that have no canononical support, and yet come up with a believable story.

Spike’s found a new ... well, I want to say ‘owner’, I really do...

That's just really hot.

both come from a similar class, have been educated to a similar standard

I love when people remember Spike's education/intelligence. He may be impatient and act like a dummy, but he's got an interesting background.

Okay, enough babbling in adoration. Thanks for doing this, I really enjoyed reading it and got some interesting ideas. I'll be sure to check out the recs when I have more time.
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