There do, so far, seem to be random bits of Buffy being pissed at Giles. I wasn't sure if he'd show up again or not though. And the author has made a point of making Xander into supportive guy in this one. THere was a bit about it earlier. Oh, there's already been mention of Cathy and that she's Xander's new love interest. It makes sense that we'll be seeing more of her. Tenebrae (http://archiveofourown.org/series/2261) has a Mary Sue character but it's still pretty good. I think I feel about it the way you feel about Distress Signals; there are good and bad things about it but after reading this story it's difficult for me to see Giles with anyone other than Elisabeth.
I've never noticed the Spike-hate but I read very little Bangel so I could easily have missed it. I haven't read all that much Spuffy either although more than Bangel. Do read a lot of Spander though.
As for Lit Gal (http://lit_gal.livejournal.com/), I'll be reccing her Kin of the Heart (http://www.litgal.org/Kin/Bumbling.htm) during the BtVS Top Five. It eventually becomes Xander/Angel but in the sequel. I've recently reread two of her stories and they each were delightful until I got about half-way through and then I had a "okay, I'm done now" reaction. *shrugs* I'm not sure I'd say she goes all hatefest on Willow, but she emphasizes Willow's weaknesses in ways she does not do for the other characters. And yeah, Joss does have a big warm spot in his heart for Willow. Even I know that! ;-)
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Date: 2013-10-11 01:44 pm (UTC)I've never noticed the Spike-hate but I read very little Bangel so I could easily have missed it. I haven't read all that much Spuffy either although more than Bangel. Do read a lot of Spander though.
As for Lit Gal (http://lit_gal.livejournal.com/), I'll be reccing her Kin of the Heart (http://www.litgal.org/Kin/Bumbling.htm) during the BtVS Top Five. It eventually becomes Xander/Angel but in the sequel. I've recently reread two of her stories and they each were delightful until I got about half-way through and then I had a "okay, I'm done now" reaction. *shrugs* I'm not sure I'd say she goes all hatefest on Willow, but she emphasizes Willow's weaknesses in ways she does not do for the other characters. And yeah, Joss does have a big warm spot in his heart for Willow. Even I know that! ;-)