Hey Kittens
I’ve missed writing, I really have. I don’t think I’ve ever gone so long between updates as I have with the last three. It was not my intention, believe me. Before Christmas, stuff just kept getting in the way and I just couldn’t string any time together to write. Then Christmas and working retail…that always slows me down. So back in January I thought great, I’ve updated, I can get back in the swing and update weekly. Ha.
The Tuesday after I posted was really icy and Darcy slipped and fell in the parking lot at work. Broke her ankle, stole my monk … whoops, wrong dialogue. She had both a break and a ligament tear that required surgery, which did its duty (one plate, one pin, five screws – not the good kind). But she’s cast-less now (as of 3/10) and hopefully life will be less of an adventure for the rest of 2004. Most of my after-Christmas/new fiscal year stuff is finished for the store, so hopefully (fingers crossed) I’ll be able to get back on my once a week update schedule soon. Thanks for all your kind thoughts and don't worry. I haven't abandoned this fic.
Puff
Hey Puff. I’m glad to be back and hopefully I AM back rather than just doing a drive-by post. I really enjoy writing a more ‘forward’ Tara. I don’t think I’m taking liberties with her character in doing so. Whenever the Tara we saw cared passionately about something/someone, she became less circumspect. And let’s face it, sexy Tara is fun! I also really like writing Anya. And again, I think I’m being true to her character. While S3 Anya was more-or-less controlled, as the seasons progressed, she became blunter and bolder. It all starts in S4. You just don’t know what she’s going to do or say. Or signal with her hands (Hush comes to mind). It’s not that much of a stretch to have her phone up someone she’s just met to talk about sex, Xander, and sex with Xander. But it wouldn’t be a random stranger. She’d need a connection of some sort and the fact that Jo is peripherally involved with the supernatural is all it took. Poor Jo, but I think she’s deserving of some “stalker” payback. Thanks for reading.
BFR from Paris
Hey Christine – It’s good to be back, and Happy New Year right back at you.
Thanks.
TemperedCynic
Hey Mike – Yep, there’s lots going on, both in the fic and in my life. Giles and Spike are due to reappear shortly, but I don’t think Joyce figures into it at any point, or at least not in this fic. Happy Happy Kill Kill – that pretty much sums up Sarah’s philosophy on being undead, don’t’cha think? I am playing with her a bit, but whether she’s becoming remotely sympathetic as a character is going to be a personal call for the reader. I like her, but then I pretty much have to – so far I haven’t had to write anyone whom I haven’t liked at least a little bit. Thanks again.
wimpy0729
Hey Wimpy – Thanks for the condolences; we think Macbeth is still missing her quite a bit. They were good buddies. He did love having Darcy home the first few weeks her ankle was broken. I’m glad still enjoying the fic and well, I just can’t help being evil. Thanks.
xita
Hey lovely Mod lady – Lots and lots going on, you’re right. Willow and Tara are incredibly sweet; it’s why we love them so. Thanks for reading.
numbered words
Hey Kristyn – I’m glad you liked, even Anya talking about orgasms, and not just any orgasms – her orgasms (with Xander presumably). Poor Jo. Willow does come up with some strange things when she’s just waking up. So yes, fruit bats – but I happen to like them too. That idea comes courtesy of the kid’s book ‘Stellaluna’ and some genetically engineered ‘tulip’ bats from the science fiction novel ‘Mirabile’ by Janet Kagan. Thanks again.
Renee85
Hey Renee – thank you so very much for the comments. And of course there will be more sex scenes coming up.
singgirl
Hey Bev – Now have my cliffhangers ever been really, really nasty? Nah. They’re just a little bit evil in a ‘let’s tease the kittens’ way.
Thank you for reading.
Shandem
Hey there – Thanks for reading. Hopefully there will be an update in the near future.
tiredsoul
Hey Celia aka Licky – ‘just to refresh my memory’ – hmmmm. Now I wonder what part(s) you re-read, oh Licky, my friend? Actually I don’t have to wonder much…. But I’m not mean! I’m just building suspense, that’s all. Thanks again, sweetie.
salandar3
Hey Wendy – That was a fantastic first post. I’m glad that you’re enjoying the fic. Thanks.
willove1
Hey there – Hopefully if everything goes according to plan you won’t be missing this fic much longer. No promises, but I’m taking the advice of one of my favorite authors and I’m going to try to write on a daily basis again. Now, this chair that everyone’s soooo interested in? I’m thinking that yes, there will be a chair in the future. Thanks for reading.
crazyredlizard
Hey Liz – I’m glad my fic got you out of lurkerdom; I know I’ve seen you around the board since you posted here. Thanks for the comments.
FunGirl
Hey – Yep, I’m back, sort of. Hopefully, now the back will be on a regular basis. Thank you for sticking with this.
EyesLie
Hey there – Hope does spring eternal and since it’s almost spring, I have crocuses springing up in my yard. Now if only an update would spring up too. There is one in the works and hopefully it won’t take much longer to get it posted. Thanks.
Aine
Hey Stacey – Your feedback is great, never fear. I’ve enjoyed writing Edge, and it’s great that Kittens are enjoying reading it. I never thought of myself as a “romantic” writer, but apparently I am. The depth – well, I needed to do that. We got so little of it on the show, and I just felt that it was there to be explored. Thanks for reading.
sam7777
Hey there – WTWTA should be fun. There’s a lot there to explore and “fix”, but there’ll be more on that as it happens. I can’t remember, but I think I’ve said this before: the chair was my absolute favorite sex scene to write. Truly it was. Thanks.
wilgen
Hey – I’m glad you’re having fun reading “Edge”. As I’ve said, it is a whole lot of fun to write and I’m back to writing so I’ll update when I have something. Thanks.
Imjustme
Hey there – I hope you got caught up in manageable chunks. Reading the whole thing in a few days could be hazardous. Maybe I should put that in my disclaimers? I am very glad you’ve enjoyed it.
Morganlafay88
Hey Morgan – Thanks for the great comments. If you ever look at the shooting scripts, you can’t help but notice how sparse everything is. All that’s there is some dialogue and some stage directions; there’s nothing about character or personality, nothing about motive. The actors, Aly and Amber especially, brought the characters to life. In my fic, I don’t have them I have the characters that they presented. It’s up to me to figure out motive just like the actors did. That means I have had to think about what was happening “off camera” that was getting them to where we knew the story. And yes, I plan to update soon.
MadeinNZ
Hey Nicky – It’s good to see you back too. Here’s a little secret: I hate JarJar Binks. Can’t stand him. But it just seemed so apropos to have Sarah spout off like him. And I’m sort of sorry about Xander’s penis
but realistically, what else was Anya likely to talk about for three hours? Thanks for reading.
Quirky Canadian
Hey – I’m glad you’re enjoying this little fic of mine. BTVS (by its title) was necessarily focused on the Slayer, but it was the ensemble characters that the fans really fell for. Season 4 happens to be the one I like the most, but there’s a lot in it that can be “fixed”, lots of places where the logic of the storyline has real problems. Hopefully, my logic isn’t troll logic and is making more sense. Thanks again.
WillowTara Addict
Hey there – I think Anya is a great character and she’s certainly fun to write. But her reactions on BTVS in the 3 episode arc that Edge covers aren’t completely explained. She seems to know more than she’s saying, especially in New Moon Rising and I worked back from there. Remember her argument/fight with Xander in WTWTA? I’ve wondered what exactly happened that caused that? Plus, you have to admit that Jo is a perfect foil for her. I’ll be back with answers, never fear. Thanks for reading.
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Do something totally irrational and let the enemy think himself to death. (Pyanfar Chanur)
by crazyredlizard » Mon Jan 26, 2004 4:46 pm 
I was just checking this thread, 'cuz I always do...you know "hope springs eternal" & all that crap....didn't actually expect to find an update. But waddayaknow... It was great Mel, & the cliffhanger was tolerable, 'specially since it makes the next update veeery promising. Thankx muchly! 
eyes 
Pax! -Bev 
- unlike Willow who's probably going crazy waiting for the chair 
