personally find the Willow Solution a bit too pat, possibly because I've seen it in other fics I wrote myself into a bit of a corner here. I needed the dreams to end, and since Xander had revealed so much about his life, they couldn't just be springing from Riley's subconscious, so they had to be magical in nature. I really, REALLY didn't want to go the 'soul mate' route and have the dreams be part of some great, romantic destiny, so ... the Willow-solution. It was a bit pat, but it fit my needs at the time. Maybe next time I write myself into a corner like that, I'll pester you for ideas. *g*
It's a little cheesy, but it's so.... oh, just love! I sometimes look at my cheesy, fluffy nature and despair. I just like the 'Awww' moments. Since it can't be helped, I'm glad I sucked you in with me.
it gives it that formulaic, 'checking off each act' feel that some fics have, if you know what I mean? I do know what you mean. I have read stories that started out strong and intense, and then I just lost interest when they moved into a laundry list of sex acts. I hadn't considered that effect when writing this, though. Hmmmm. Good feedback, thanks. And I agree, yay for condoms!
He's honest and caring and loyal and just... a *good* person, you know? That's my Riley. And that's why I love him so much and hate the Riley-bashing. He's not perfect, but he knows that, and he tries anyway. I heartily endorse your hugs and cocoa. *shares the Riley love*
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such detailed comments, especially since you had to fight the lj demons to do so. I appreciate the support and the concrit as much as I appreciate the fact that you cared enough to leave them.
Re: and part 2...
It's a little cheesy, but it's so.... oh, just love! I sometimes look at my cheesy, fluffy nature and despair. I just like the 'Awww' moments. Since it can't be helped, I'm glad I sucked you in with me.
it gives it that formulaic, 'checking off each act' feel that some fics have, if you know what I mean? I do know what you mean. I have read stories that started out strong and intense, and then I just lost interest when they moved into a laundry list of sex acts. I hadn't considered that effect when writing this, though. Hmmmm. Good feedback, thanks. And I agree, yay for condoms!
He's honest and caring and loyal and just... a *good* person, you know? That's my Riley. And that's why I love him so much and hate the Riley-bashing. He's not perfect, but he knows that, and he tries anyway. I heartily endorse your hugs and cocoa. *shares the Riley love*
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such detailed comments, especially since you had to fight the lj demons to do so. I appreciate the support and the concrit as much as I appreciate the fact that you cared enough to leave them.