12 year-old Giles and self image

[dragonyphoenix]

In the story I’m working on, the one where Giles is suddenly twelve, I use a number of different nicknames for him. His aunts call him Rupes. His mother calls him Roo. Even Faith calls him Giles.

This got me thinking that Giles isn’t a sixty year-old man in a sixty year-old body, he’s a sixty year-old man in a twelve year-old body. His self-image is going to take quite a beating. He is going to have to reinvent himself although probably not right away. I can see him hanging onto his old self-image tooth and nail before he finally realizes it isn’t working. That’s sort of fun although I really don't believe it'll be explored in the comics.

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[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I'd forgotten Spike. I figured he'd have to go to Angel for advice, which he would hate.

Oh Goddess. Well-meaning advice. Yes! That's delightful.

[gillo]

Buffy would know all about being trapped in a body which is not as strong as you're used to and doesn't do what you want it to. It was Giles's fault, after all, and I'm not convinced she'd be wholly above reminding him of the Cruciamentum...

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

*squeals in delight* I hope that wasn't too high-pitched a squeal! I'd hate to discourage you from sharing more awesome ideas.

[gillo]

You have my email if you want to bounce ideas around...

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Red Satin Doll (red-satin-doll.livejournal.com/) is going to stop sending me cakes. I told her I'd get back to Giles as the Big Bad after I posted this.

[dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com]

I was planning to ask you to do a beta on my CoF remix, but I see you're working on your MA. Do you have time? 4300 words.

[gillo]

Not a problem - the essay I posted was handed in three weeks ago - all that's left is to wait for the results! Send it on by all means. You have my email I think?