The Amulet of St. James

[AntigoneUnbound]

Toni--Great update, girl! I really like this AU setting, the way it lets us envision our gang (and most especially our girls!) in a new way. At the same time, there's enough of their essential styles carried over that we recognize them and respond to them. (I, in particular, respond to Tara. But that's not really the point of this note.)



And now, of course, you've got me quite worried about this very tenacious evil that's pursuing Tara. The image of the writing on the blackboard, complete w/ horrific visage, was nicely done. Now--am I just being dense, or did I read it correctly that the teacher's back was turned to the board? The question, of course being: Does the teacher know what's going on? She certainly seems malicious enough. (How could anyone be mean to Tara? I mean, she's Tara, for heaven's sake!)



I also really enjoy the Welsh touches here. Kudos to you for incorporating that into your story. It lends a very impressive air of realism to the mystical aspect of your story.



I'm really enjoying this, Toni! Can't wait to read more.

Mary

[Little M]

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She had soft-looking lips…kinda edible looking actually…down, girl! Time to take a powder there, hormones, before you get me all insane in the membrane.

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Hahahahaha



Lovely update, wonder what that book is all about.

Can't wait for Tara and Willow to meet again

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'I go online sometimes, but everyone's spelling is really bad..it's depressing' - Tara



www.amberbenson-online.cjb.net

[Kieli]

Pen: Actually I think a little history has gotten me inspired. I'm not sure if Willow will be able to help Tara with her magic issues this time 'round But you never know...



Mary: Yep, you read right. Lady Snick-a-lot's back was turned to the board. I was tempted to have her get eaten up but, yanno, it sounded too Indiana Jones-ish You write the coolest feedback....Don't worry, Tara isn't going to get roughed up by the Big Bad (well, not too much). I did far more research for this next chapter coming than I had ever imagined I would, mostly since I'm going to attempt to incorporate actual history into it. Should be interesting to see if I get it right Thanks for the vote of confidence!



Little M: It takes so little, doesn't it?

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

Edited by: Kieli at: 1/12/03 3:33:06 pm

[Grimlock72]

hmmm... I'm tempted to run that last non-english line through a translator. Though I assume Willow will likely try to translate it herself as well, being miss. Science and all



She really should NOT say things out loud she doesn't understand though, bad things can happen if you do. Ask Xander, heh.



Poor Tara seems to be on the run from something evil. Why on earth she would run to Sunnydale a.k.a. 'Hellmouth Central' is a mystery to me. If anything that puts her in more danger Having established that running doesn't seem to work lets try destroying it this time around... Buffy should like that idea



I wonder how long Willow will be able to wait before using the book excuse to talk to Tara gain



(edited to add 'not' somewhere )



Grimmy

"You hurt Tara," Willow said too calmly. "The last one who tried that was a god. I made her regret it." -- Unexpected Consequences by Lisa of Nine

Edited by: Grimlock72 at: 1/12/03 11:45:50 am

[Kieli]

Grim: You make some good points. Actually, I meant to post the translation of the title alongside but forgot to. However, I now think it might be a good reason for Willow to make a visit to a certain for some "translation"....you never know who she might turn to



You can run it through a translator if you wish....they aren't as hard to find as I thought they would be.



I probably should mention that Sunnydale isn't necessarily the Hellmouth in this fic. While it still is a source of mystical goings on, I've refrained from using its Hellmouth status here....it would make the coming story just way too complicated and it's going to get convoluted enough with the next three chapters.



Thanks for your comments, Grimmy. You always keep me thinking and on my toes.



Cheers!

Toni

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[xita]

kieli love to see this fic back. I am intrigued by what's going on with Tara, I love them meeting like that again And Willow realising her crush first, I like that! Look forward to more!

If I had to live my life again, I'd make the same mistakes, only sooner.

Tallulah Bankhead

[jixer]

Hello Kittens-



Lurking danger, two shy girls running into each other, Willow's naughty thoughts and W/T in uniform. What's not to like?



It's so nice to have you back!





Jixer

[ExtraFlameyWT]

i'm definitely sticking around... and just for the record, i didn't think you would harm w or t... can't wait for more!!



Aimee

Watch out for ankle-biters.

[Kieli]

xita: I'm happy to see you finally got caught up I know there are so many good fics out there, it's tough to keep track of all the updates.



Jixer Hey Big Man! I'm sorry I've not had the chance to stop by your newest fics. I'm getting there, I promise



EFWT: Hey Aimee! Long time no see. I'm glad to see that you like my little test fic. Updates are coming this week..I have to close up Come Away With Me before people start rioting

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[ExtraFlameyWT]

Woo hoo! You're going to update Come Away With Me?! *runs over to other thread and waits patiently (or not so patiently) for update* Rioting? Never...



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[tommo]

All caught up with this now. I think what's interesting for me is the unfamiliar setting and how you manage to create that whole atmosphere but with familiar characters. The Scoobies are recogniseable enough for the reader to have a sense of place within the story. That's quite a clever device you've used there.



The premise of the story is intriguing enough and I like how you've plunged right in with the tension and the plot. Love how Willow is already crushing on Tara; that's so cute.



Looking forward to more.

She's the cutest of the Kittens with her tits as warm as mittens and her firm yet supple...tight embrace...

[Kieli]

Aimee: Oh no pressure there at all, Aim. Geez, I'd better get crackin' then.



Ruth: All I can say is....wow...:o Definitely feeling the pressure now. If Ruth likes it, that's a quite a compliment.



Back to the grindstone....

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[ExtraFlameyWT]

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Oh no pressure there at all, Aim. Geez, I'd better get crackin' then.

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Sorry about that...No pressure, I swear. Take your time...I can wait patiently, contrary to popular belief.



I'm waiting patiently, yep. That's me. Patient.



Aimee

"Pope John Paul today confirmed his opposition to gay marriages, said they're unnatural. Gay marriage is unnatural. Then he put on a pointy hat, his dress, and returned to never having sex at all." -Bill Maher

[Still Waters Run Deep]

Hmm, Welsh, of a sort.

Coud'nt quite square up with the translations tho' not that it matters one iota.



Enjoyed the story, looking forward to more. The standard of fic writing just gets better.



Lucky we're talking California, if it were set in the Uk we would have cold showers, beatings by the seniors and, Xander wandering around looking for his 'Fag'. Heh.



PS Kieli I emailed you direct, OK?



PPS Thank you for the compliment Ruth.

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love and kisses

Still Waters



..... she wears secrets in her hair......

Edited by: Still Waters Run Deep at: 1/22/03 3:37:28 pm

[Kieli]

SWRD: I'm not claiming the Welsh is all that. Which is the reason why I'm asking for help If you can do better, please lend me your expertise.

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[tommo]

I happen to know that Still Waters has contacts in the Welsh-speaking world...he's like the Giles of Cymru. Heh.

She's the cutest of the Kittens with her tits as warm as mittens and her firm yet supple...tight embrace...

[Kieli]

So is SW as studly as Giles too! :o Inquiring minds would love to know

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[tommo]

I'm hoping so, toni. He's my "showbiz" husband, didn't you know?



Oh wait...I'm not sure that he knows either, come to think of it. Ahem.



Moving along now.

She's the cutest of the Kittens with her tits as warm as mittens and her firm yet supple...tight embrace...

[Still Waters Run Deep]

Wow. Kittens talking about me. Now there's a thing.



Am I like Giles, well not really. I'm not as tall, and I'm wider, and I probably look more like Bill Oddie. Which Ruth may be able to visualise but the US kittens will be lost.



Ruth, these mail-order husbands can be so ver disappointing



But I do wear glasses, which I take off and clean, just like Giles. And I am kinda studious, sometimes.

[tommo]

Ooh, Bill Oddie. I'm sure he's considered a sex symbol. Y'know, in Wales.

She's the cutest of the Kittens with her tits as warm as mittens and her firm yet supple...tight embrace...

[Still Waters Run Deep]

Yeah, maybe. but he's from Macclesfield.



Kieli - sent you the translations from my hotmail acct, just in case it's gone into your junk folder.

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love and kisses

Still Waters



..... she wears secrets in her hair......

Edited by: Still Waters Run Deep at: 1/23/03 5:15:11 am

[Kieli]

LMAO! Well you know, SW, fan mail is next so be warned. I've gotten your email at my Yahoo address which works rather well. Thanks much. I'll be looking it over and making the corrections today.



Cheers!

Toni

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[mollyig]

I really like how you've set Tara up as being mysterious but non-threatening as we see how wistful she gets as she sees Willow and Buffy, and how upset she becomes.



Most intriguing. Looking forward to more from you.

You don't know how lovely you are

[TromDeGrey]

Ahhh, a new Kieli fic. Love the mystery surrounding Tara! Looking forward to the next installment!

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."

Chinese Proverb.

[Kieli]

I'm gettin' there, Trom. I truly am....just finishing up the last chapter for CAWM and then it's back to focusing on this one. Sucks having RL to bug you to death.

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[Muttley]

Just caught up on this story and had to write to say how much I'm enjoying it.



The premise of the story in itself is interesting and particularly nice, as a Swansea girl, to see Welsh being used.

It's a difficult language to get right but the effort of trying at all is much appreciated.



Thanks.



Jayne

[Kieli]

Thanks for coming by, Jayne. I might need yours and Still Waters help so do keep in touch, eh? Welsh is difficult to wrap the tongue around....ahem...minds OUT of the gutter people!

Love is tricky. It is never mundane or daily. You can never get used to it. You have to walk with it, then let it walk with you. You can never balk. It moves you like the tide. It takes you out to sea then lays you on the beach again. Today's struggling pain is the foundation for a certain stride through the heavens. You can run from it but you can never say no. It includes everyone."--Amy Tan "The Hundred Secret Secret Senses"

[Muttley]

Only too glad to help - I'm no great shakes with the language, but my sister's a Welsh teacher



Jayne

[jdcioffi]

Hey K,



I finally got around to it. I wasn't going to feedback in here, was gonna wait for you in IM (but you've gone AWOL!!!)



Anyway, lovely start you have here. Ping me when you wanna discuss stuff ... and possible future stuffs.



JD

"Was there a voice unkind in the back of your mind saying, "maybe..." (Jeff Buckley - The Last Goodbye)

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Edited by: maudmac  at: 12/28/03 1:10 am