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gryfndor_godess) wrote2012-02-08 12:43 pm
gryfndor_godess) wrote2012-02-08 12:43 pm
Flipping a Shit (Happily)
OH MY GOD. JUST READ THE COMIC AND AM HAPPILY FLIPPING A SHIT BECAUSE IT IS PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL, AND THE LAST TWO PAGES, ALDKFJALKDJFLADJFLAJDFK.
Like, I don't even feel the need to fic this issue because the Spuffy (and the Buffy & Dawn, Buffy & Robin, Nikki & Crowley, Spike & Dowling, EVERYTHING ELSE) already makes me so happy! (Still writing my future!domestic-Spuffy!Andrew-baby-daddy!baby!fic, though- it's just not based around this issue.)
ETA: Although there's definitely a drabble or ficlet begging to be written with Buffy asking, "What did you need to tell me?"
Initial reactions, flailing, and word vomit below the cut:
-Did anyone else notice on the 11th page how upset she looks when she says "I guess it's obvious what I should do" and then how hopeful she looks when Robin says "I don't think it is"? SHE WANTS THE BABY.
-SPIKE AND DOWLING ARE SO GREAT TOGETHER! I WOULD TOTES BE OKAY IF BUFFY AND SPIKE HAD A THREESOME WITH HIM.
-BUFFY AND DAWN!!!
-Robin was really great! Even though I sympathize with him in S7, I don't really like him that much, but I really like him here, and I love that he recognizes how his mother and Buffy are different and would approach child-rearing differently.
-I really liked Nikki and Crowley's story!! I agree with Mari's Tumblr reaction, Crowley definitely loved her.
-Would Giles have reacted the same way as Crowley (only obviously out of parental love)? I think he would have.
-BUFFY WANTS SPIKE TO BE HER BABY!DADDY!! ASLDKFJALDFJLADKJFLAKDJFLAKDJFLADJF.
-My heart breaks for Buffy at the end, and I LOVE that she recognizes and admits that the reasons she's not ready to have a baby are because of her ordinary human circumstances- because it means someday down the line, if she felt more stable in her job, home, etc., she could have a baby regardless of the slaying. Obviously mileage varies in fan opinion of Buffy-as-mother, but personally I think she'd be really good at it, and I've never gotten the impression that Buffy would dislike having kids (worry about it because of slaying? Sure, definitely, but not want kids on principle? No; I don't see that at all), so the fact that this issue basically affirms the idea that Buffy is open to the idea of being a mother MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY.
-Also, the ending, SPUFFY!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH MY HEART ALFJALKFDJLKDJFLASJFLDKASJF.
-As for whether or not she'll actually go through with an abortion, I really want Buffy to have a baby (*with Spike as biological or nonbiological-baby-daddy, obvs*), but I'd also be really pleased with such a pro-choice plot, and honestly, I don't want Joss writing a baby plot. He doesn't deserve any trust in that regard after all the abominable pregnancy plots on AtS. The interviews I've read indicate that she will go through with an abortion, but I can't really see that happening when Joss could cause her equal or so much more pain by having her miscarry or have to give up the baby for adoption later in the season. :/
-Calling it now, it's a girl. Or not really calling it, I suppose, because I don't have proof to back it up, but if it's a boy I will be extremely put out because this is Buffy, feminist icon, and she should have a daughter. Also, imagine Spike being completely wrapped around another Summers woman's finger. HE WOULD SPOIL THAT BABY SO ROTTEN AND BE ADORABLY OVERPROTECTIVE AND CLICHED.
Like, I don't even feel the need to fic this issue because the Spuffy (and the Buffy & Dawn, Buffy & Robin, Nikki & Crowley, Spike & Dowling, EVERYTHING ELSE) already makes me so happy! (Still writing my future!domestic-Spuffy!Andrew-baby-daddy!baby!fic, though- it's just not based around this issue.)
ETA: Although there's definitely a drabble or ficlet begging to be written with Buffy asking, "What did you need to tell me?"
Initial reactions, flailing, and word vomit below the cut:
-Did anyone else notice on the 11th page how upset she looks when she says "I guess it's obvious what I should do" and then how hopeful she looks when Robin says "I don't think it is"? SHE WANTS THE BABY.
-SPIKE AND DOWLING ARE SO GREAT TOGETHER! I WOULD TOTES BE OKAY IF BUFFY AND SPIKE HAD A THREESOME WITH HIM.
-BUFFY AND DAWN!!!
-Robin was really great! Even though I sympathize with him in S7, I don't really like him that much, but I really like him here, and I love that he recognizes how his mother and Buffy are different and would approach child-rearing differently.
-I really liked Nikki and Crowley's story!! I agree with Mari's Tumblr reaction, Crowley definitely loved her.
-Would Giles have reacted the same way as Crowley (only obviously out of parental love)? I think he would have.
-BUFFY WANTS SPIKE TO BE HER BABY!DADDY!! ASLDKFJALDFJLADKJFLAKDJFLAKDJFLADJF.
-My heart breaks for Buffy at the end, and I LOVE that she recognizes and admits that the reasons she's not ready to have a baby are because of her ordinary human circumstances- because it means someday down the line, if she felt more stable in her job, home, etc., she could have a baby regardless of the slaying. Obviously mileage varies in fan opinion of Buffy-as-mother, but personally I think she'd be really good at it, and I've never gotten the impression that Buffy would dislike having kids (worry about it because of slaying? Sure, definitely, but not want kids on principle? No; I don't see that at all), so the fact that this issue basically affirms the idea that Buffy is open to the idea of being a mother MAKES ME REALLY HAPPY.
-Also, the ending, SPUFFY!!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH MY HEART ALFJALKFDJLKDJFLASJFLDKASJF.
-As for whether or not she'll actually go through with an abortion, I really want Buffy to have a baby (*with Spike as biological or nonbiological-baby-daddy, obvs*), but I'd also be really pleased with such a pro-choice plot, and honestly, I don't want Joss writing a baby plot. He doesn't deserve any trust in that regard after all the abominable pregnancy plots on AtS. The interviews I've read indicate that she will go through with an abortion, but I can't really see that happening when Joss could cause her equal or so much more pain by having her miscarry or have to give up the baby for adoption later in the season. :/
-Calling it now, it's a girl. Or not really calling it, I suppose, because I don't have proof to back it up, but if it's a boy I will be extremely put out because this is Buffy, feminist icon, and she should have a daughter. Also, imagine Spike being completely wrapped around another Summers woman's finger. HE WOULD SPOIL THAT BABY SO ROTTEN AND BE ADORABLY OVERPROTECTIVE AND CLICHED.
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I totally understand why Buffy might be too distracted to remember that Spike wanted to tell her something, but it'd be nice to finally hear him say it. :-)
I don't want Joss writing a baby plot. He doesn't deserve any trust in that regard after all the abominable pregnancy plots on AtS
Agreed. The word "pregnancy" is synonymous with "debaucle" when Joss is in charge. :-P
BUFFY WANTS SPIKE TO BE HER BABY!DADDY!
I know, right? When she said that she knows she "has" Spike and that she wanted him to help her with her child, I almost died. If anything, it shows how important he is to her. Seriously, I'm tearing up right now. :-P
it's a girl
I've always thought that, if Spike and Buffy had a kid, it would be a girl. Spike's personality says Girl Daddy to me.
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I don't think he would, though! In light of her dealing with pregnancy/abortion, I think he'd immediately obfuscate and pretend it wasn't anything important- which makes sense; he wouldn't want to say anything that might feel like a burden. Much as I'm sure Buffy would like to hear that he loves her, she has more pressing matters to consider at the moment...
If anything, it shows how important he is to her. Seriously, I'm tearing up right now. :-P
IT WAS SO GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL, AND EVERYTHING IS RAINBOWS AND SPUFFY, AND NOTHING HURTS. :D