That's fair. And I see what you mean. I think it would have been nice had the comics gone in that direction, and it would have been really interesting to see how their relationships with each other changed because of it - more specifically whether, had Giles and Buffy parted under better circumstances, she would have accepted him teaming up with Faith.
That said, I know it's bad, but I do kind of love the drama. And the whole idea that Faith is a sort of crutch because he can't really deal with not having Buffy there. Twisted, but then again, so am I. It would make a great basis for something almost edging into darkfic (my favourite kind of fic to write - and read!). Hmmmmm...
*slaps self*
Now is not the time to get distracted with dark fic ideas. Bad DHW!
It was one of my biggest problems with a large percentage of Spuffy fic, they either marginalized Giles or they turned him evil.
That was something I really disliked too. I mean, I do like a good Spuffy fic now and then (though, TBH, when it comes to BtVS, I'm more interested in Giles-centric fic) - but I really dislike it when the whole Watcher-Slayer thing is just cast aside as though it means nothing. Especially since it is so ripe for some excellent conflict and drama in Spuffy fics!
Just because you CAN do something storywise, doesn't mean you should!
Something I wholeheartedly agree with.
That said, I did really enjoy the Angel and Faith comics and Buffy Season 10. And I'll probably continue to read season 11 when that comes out too... =)
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Date: 2017-04-07 08:06 pm (UTC)That said, I know it's bad, but I do kind of love the drama. And the whole idea that Faith is a sort of crutch because he can't really deal with not having Buffy there. Twisted, but then again, so am I. It would make a great basis for something almost edging into darkfic (my favourite kind of fic to write - and read!). Hmmmmm...
*slaps self*
Now is not the time to get distracted with dark fic ideas. Bad DHW!
It was one of my biggest problems with a large percentage of Spuffy fic, they either marginalized Giles or they turned him evil.
That was something I really disliked too. I mean, I do like a good Spuffy fic now and then (though, TBH, when it comes to BtVS, I'm more interested in Giles-centric fic) - but I really dislike it when the whole Watcher-Slayer thing is just cast aside as though it means nothing. Especially since it is so ripe for some excellent conflict and drama in Spuffy fics!
Just because you CAN do something storywise, doesn't mean you should!
Something I wholeheartedly agree with.
That said, I did really enjoy the Angel and Faith comics and Buffy Season 10. And I'll probably continue to read season 11 when that comes out too... =)