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First, thanks for expressing your enjoyment of my little story. I know what you mean about real life coming between you and fan fic. Don't you hate it when that happens?
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Willow and Tara's first kiss in the now was one of the most sensual things I have read in a long time. Tying in all of Tara's emotions and all of her fears into it was beautiful as well.
One of my favorite moments between two characters is their first kiss. I always want it to be a defining moment. I try to give it the power to stop the world...at least in my little fic. Because some things should stop the world, I figure. Some things should be bigger than mere time.
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I was slightly disappointed that Xander didn't quite accept Willow at first and I admit that I was angry when he mentioned maybe trying to find her a date.
Well Xander IS an accepting guy, especially for his friends. But not always, and not sometimes when accepting is tied into his ego. One example I look at is Angel - he never got over his jealousy. Despite the fact that Anya had as sorted a history, and has ALSO hurt the scoobies. Now, clearly he should have felt protective and concerened over Buffy (the slayer) bein in love with a vampire. But at some point, you would think concern would give way to understanding. I think one reason it didn't, even after Anya was around has to do with ego.
This is not to be too hard on Xander. I think it's normal to not want to let go of the past on some level, and for a long time he was the only guy in Xander and Willow's life. I don't think he's a bigot...I think he doesn't always give himself enough credit and he has a fear of being left behind.
I also think that sometimes it's hard for our family and friends to understand our growth. Someone that close to you doesn't always see you clearly. But the people that really love us always find a way to adapt, and forgive if need be...and stand by us. That's what my mushy little heart believe anyway.
That's the bottom line, because MC says so!
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There are so many different levels to this story. I'm seeing connections between the dream and the now. I may even possibly read all that I have again just to try and see other connections.
I'd love to know what you see when you see it. I'm always interested. Thanks again for reading and for being so encouraging.
astrangerhere Alright, I may have been exagerating about the stunted growth. But have you noticed yourself eating more chocolate? Er...or watching more reality television?
No....
Okay, maybe it's just me then.
Prod away, by the way. Sometimes we writer types need that.
I have one more bit to Garland and then I'll update this story.
thebardgirlI think the best way to express how much I liked your drawing is to tell you that I showed it to my boss. No, really. I showed it to many of my friends and my girlfriend. I love it. In fact, one of my friends suggested that I put it "on" the story. With your permission, when this is all finished, I'd love to set your drawing up as my virtual book cover.
I want to give you a heartfelt thanks...and say WOW. Wow and wow again. And did I mention wow?
One of my favorite things is the costumes of the girls. Willow does look very much as I imagined her, and the same is true for the ever elegant Tara. I love the setting, the postures, and the way our two girls were wonderfully framed against the "I will carry your burdens" caption.
As I mentioned, I love musicals, but I can't play a note. I am deeply impressed that you can. And with quite a few instruments too. Even if you can't play the banjo. Though I think Jean Val Jean would sound pretty strange being accompanied by the banjo...so maybe that's not such a good idea.
The kazoo...that's my instrument.
Thank you again.
And did I mention WOW?
I have returned to several lovely bits of this story... which led me to re-read the entire thing all in one go. And now I remember once again why I love your stories. 
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I love the now and the dream. I can't wait for another update! It as been so long. PLEASE, update soon. I can't wait to see what happens to 
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and may you update either (or both:-) fics soonish 
for ya.
about it.
course that would make sense since you're online in a board and so am i and i don't know where i'm going with this but there was a point at one point, somewhere...oh yea! 
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….that’s..pretty swell…you’re boss? Your girlfriend? Whoaaahh……*is mystified and teary eyed* wowie… You love my drawing? I feel, I feel, I feel like hugging something! *looks at fearful dog sitting near her* 
