

Date: 01/16/2006 - 11:56 am Title: 2
R&R before. Just to give you the "thumbs up". And yeah, I still enjoy reading :)
Author's Response: Hey, you! Long time no see! Support gratefully accepted, hun. And if you go all caesar on me with the thumbs I'll be looking for the lions!

Date: 01/16/2006 - 10:47 am Title: 2
I really like the innovative view that you are taking on this story. I've never read anything quite like it and I look forward to seeing how you continue to develop the plot.
Author's Response: Thank you, moonchic1023! Glad you are liking so far and hope you continue to in future chappies.

Date: 01/16/2006 - 10:12 am Title: 2
So pleased to see an update for this story..Really a great idea for a Spuffy story!
I feel soo bad for Spike..I imagine he will have a few issues after being in slavery for the past few years. I also feel a bit sorry for Buffy and what her life has become. Could be that they need one another? hmmm : )
Looking forward to your next update!
Author's Response: Hey, DaniD! Nice to see you back. Methinks you are having a good look between the lines here! Find any dust bunnies let me know. Find any plot bunnies and whisper them in my ear! I think it should be a given that they'll be issues. What they are...we'll both have to wait and see. Hope to see you again next Monday.

Date: 01/16/2006 - 06:34 am Title: 2
Great Story Great Chapter. Please continue to write. Looking foreard to Spike's reaction to being purchased by Buffy.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Bernardette! Happy that you are enjoying and you will have to wait til next Monday to see his reaction - if Buffy does buy him, that is. *tries for evil laugh and fails miserably*

Date: 01/16/2006 - 06:02 am Title: 2
This is a very good fic. I love it! ;D Please continue, yeah?
Author's Response: Thank you, luxferi! Nice to see you back for more and so glad you are still liking. Will be continued next Monday - barring the unexpeted!

Date: 01/16/2006 - 05:26 am Title: 2
That's awful, what they do to the slaves. Poor Spike. Even he doesn't deserve to be treated like that. He deserves a warrior's death.
Author's Response: You are quite right, Kim. The sort of treatment Spike's been getting is wrong and it would have been far more honourable for him to have been dusted. Having said that, I'm kinda keen on keeping him around (would be a mighty short story otherwise!).

Date: 01/16/2006 - 05:22 am Title: 1
I think this has great potential.I have enjoyed what has been written and I am looking forward to the next update soon.
Author's Response: Why, thank you! Very happy that you are enjoying - long may it continue! More next Monday.

Date: 01/16/2006 - 05:08 am Title: 2
i am loving your story and i can't wait to read more of it!!! i really hope you update soon as i am dying to read and know more!! i can just picture the look on spike's face when he finds out who he's been sold to.
Author's Response: Darnit, Jenny! How do you know who he's gonna be sold to! LOL. So pleased you are liking and there will be more next Monday. Hope you keep reading.

Date: 01/15/2006 - 05:02 pm Title: 1
i like the story. as far as I know of its a original storyline, so bravo! creativity is sometimes dificult to find with buffy fanfics.
Author's Response: You've made me blush, Savannah! There is another story being posted at the moment that has a similar theme which you might like to check out. Belonging by jl1980 - she's very good. Hope you continue to enjoy. More tomorrow.

Date: 01/14/2006 - 05:25 pm Title: 1
well, this first attempt is really great! this story is original, well-written, believable and captivating! pls write more soon... thank u!
Author's Response: You are most kind! Will be posting more tomorrow, Monday UK time. Hope you continue to enjoy.

Date: 01/14/2006 - 05:18 pm Title: 1
more please
Author's Response: LOL. Glad you want more and it will be posted Monday - UK time. Hope you enjoy.

Date: 01/12/2006 - 10:07 am Title: 1
Really good start. Can't wait to read more. There's another story kinda like this out there right now but both your story and the other one started out much different. I'm interested to see the angle your gonna take with this. Thanks for writing.
Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words, Stacy! I believe the other story you are refering to is Belonging by jl1980. She writes excellent fic (I read her fic myself) and I think I am safe in assuring you that we are taking different approaches to the topic.
I would also like to take this opportunity to mention that I am not responding to a challenge. I developed this story my first one (also featuring the Initiative and a chipped Spike - but in a totally different context) became bogged down in detail. I have a set of four Initiative/Spike-centric stories on the go but decided to start posting with Buyer - which my betas have been encouraging me to do since last November.
I hope you continue to read and enjoy and please continue with the feedback. More next week.

Date: 01/12/2006 - 04:08 am Title: 1
I'd say you're off to a brilliant start and thanks for availing yourself of two capable Betas. There's nothing that exasperates me faster than an interesting story sloppily written. That is so not the case here and I am looking forward to reading more.
Author's Response: Why, thank you so much! You are so right about the value of betas. I have passed your comment on to them and they're well chuffed! If you notice any errors they are totally mine! Hope you continue to read and review - more next week.

Date: 01/11/2006 - 03:34 pm Title: 1
Mmmm good start. It's all different here... will get interesting I think. Loved the line about Buffy training Giles. ;-) Looking forward to the next part!
Author's Response: Thank you, Cordy! Glad you liked and hope you will enjoy further chappies.

Date: 01/11/2006 - 11:21 am Title: 1
this is a great story. I like it already
Author's Response: Thank you, sirc! Hope you continue to enjoy when more is up for oggling.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 10:55 pm Title: 1
I like the opening to this I thin its unique and orginal. O ;oke your use of Tara and her readings and I really really hope you continue with this it's a good read.
Author's Response: Thank you, kalahara! Glad you liked it so far and hope it will continue that way. Will have more next week which I trust you will enjoy as well. Fingers crossed!

Date: 01/10/2006 - 05:13 pm Title: 1
I like it. This is different, I don't think i've read this type of scenario before.......keep it up and please update soon.......::))
Author's Response: Aww! Thank you! More up next week and hope you come back and still like.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 04:54 pm Title: 1
good so far
Author's Response: Thank you! Hope you come back for more.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 04:15 pm Title: 1
Hey that was great...just loved it ad cant wait for more...just a hint to keep the reviews coming...update!!!!!!!!!...ha ha just trying to get lots of updates, you cant blame a girl for trying can you? Just loved it and nice long chapter too...well done and keep up the great work:)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Am so glad you liked. I try that trick too - to get updates - but have to say it won't happen before next week. Hope the wait will be worth it (and that you'll let me know!).

Date: 01/10/2006 - 04:04 pm Title: 1
Great beginning. I'm enjoying the way this is going so far.
Author's Response: Thank you, Tuesday! Hope you continue to enjoy and review.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 02:46 pm Title: 1
this is exciting i can't wait for more! what a twist, and what great dialogue. i can easily see this as a realistic alternate reality.
Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words! Hope you will continue to enjoy and review.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 02:37 pm Title: 1
for a first fic this is shaping up to be really good! update soon, because i am really looking forward to more. good job!
Author's Response: Why, thank you, Carol! Glad you are liking so far and will be updating next week. Hope you will like the next bit too.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 10:53 am Title: 1
wow. are you sure this is your first fic. i love it so far, and can't wait for more. please soon
Author's Response: Why, thank you, daisy! Just goes to show how good betas can help - and I am fortunate enough to have two wonderful ladies! More next week. Hope to see you again then!

Date: 01/10/2006 - 10:48 am Title: 1
Make you cry? Why on earth would we do that? Your fic is fantastic! This is a very original idea and I like the concept a lot. Spike as a slave... hmm... *licks lips* *LOL* Keep them coming, sweetie! Update soon.
Author's Response: Thank you, luxferi! I have a suspicion that you wouldn't mind taking care of him in Buffy's place! Minx! Look for more next week -maybe sooner on my LJ.

Date: 01/10/2006 - 10:36 am Title: 1
This is a very interesting idea. Looks like it's going to be a good fic!
Author's Response: Thank you, Noelle. I'm hoping it'll be good - only time will tell . *gulps*
Author's Response: Thank you, Noelle. I'm hoping it'll be good - only time will tell . *gulps*