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]

*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?