3 fanon things confirmed

[maggie2]

Needless to say (!) I'm really happy about the preview pages.  It could get me to revert to being a Spuffy.

But aside from wanting (like crazy) to speculate about Buffy's smile and Spike's not-made bed, here are three things that Dark Horse has delivered us about Spike:

1.  It's now text that Spike has a more sizeable package than the other vampire.  Proof?  You don't boast to your ex about your package when she's in a position to make a direct comparison with your rival unless you think that comparison works for you.

2. Spike went to college.  OK, this was pretty much a given -- but now it's unmistakeable.

3.  He's got some sophisticated tastes underneath that bad rude exterior.

How many ways can I possibly say how happy I am that he's back at DH and being written by folks who know that there's more to Spike that womanizing and brawls?

Allie deserves a shout out on this.  So here's me, shouting out.

Finally: does that scene not reek of "Trust is for old marrieds, Buffy"?  I'll take it over space boinking and bestest day ever shenanigans any day of the week.

Comments

[angearia.livejournal.com]

Haha, I'm amused by the package line! I'm not thinking about it too seriously, but I suppose you're right that you don't boast about that unless you're certain your ex won't blow away the wind in your sails.

I love how Spike is back at Dark Horse! And not only is it confirmed he has a higher education--calling Buffy and Angel idiots!--but also refined tastes. And we also get a reminder of how smart Spike is that he speaks Fyarl.

Yes, yes, "trust is for old marrieds, Buffy." ♥

[fenderlove.livejournal.com]

My only joy from the preview is that Spike is being a snooty-britches about higher education. I take what little happiness I can get. XD

[elisi]

As for 2 and 3, then he was a Victorian gentleman, and I always took those things for granted. That said, it's nice to see it all confirmed.

And as for old married, then IMHO that's exactly what they're acting like. ♥

Considering what DH has done to Angel, I'm not at all ready to shout out. Yes it's nice to see Spike in character, but it's only since Lynch left that IDW went downhill.

[penny-lane-42.livejournal.com]

Basically everything involving Spike and Spike/Buffy made me flail for joy. Their comfortableness around each other! Their banter! Him calling her on things! LOVE IT.

And yay for all the fanon confirmations!

[pamsblau.livejournal.com]

Awww, my Spuffy heart squees so badly right now! I'm a happy little girlie in lurve.

[stormwreath.livejournal.com]

I didn't spot the significance of the unmade bed (or I just assumed Spike is messy) but I did wonder, "Is there only the one bathroom on the ship, or else why did Buffy choose to use Spike's personal one?" :-)

And yes, the line about higher education hit me as well. The other big thing I noticed was Buffy's comment to him "Like Dawn is a Key?" - I think that lays to rest the idea that Dawn's Keyness is a long-forgotten and abandoned storyline. They're reminding us of it too often. Also, Xander just talked about the two of them getting a place together, which is a sure sign her death is imminent. I just hope it's not permanent...

Finally, notice how Angel is all heroic and noble, saving the Japanese Slayers from the monster - but when he throws the head down, they get all splashed and messed up by its blood. I spy a metaphor there. :-)

[ubi4soft.livejournal.com]

Spike is good and Buffy is dumber than any ditzie blond Harmony ever was!

Suckydale is where your mother died but if you still think the universe set you up my dear Buffy you really deserve your faith.

Sorry Maggie, I see no positive out coming of this.

[local-max.livejournal.com]

1. It sounds silly, but (perhaps this is me being male that leads me down this road) I would have liked it the other way around--Angel is the one who is given great things, Spike is the one who does great things with what he has. Still, that dynamic doesn't have to show up everywhere!

2. Spike has more higher education than Willow does! Note also that Xander wants Dawn to go to college right after the reference to how Buffy never did. *sighs*

3. The cork thing is so great.

And yep. Old marrieds. Spike couldn't understand the appeal in SR. But now he can. And so can she. Sigh. I'm not heavily into any ship but yeah, this is pretty sweet.

[shipperx.livejournal.com]

So Sunnydale was Lost's Island now? That whole cork analogy was a direct lift. And I am curious about Xander's question of how does Spike know all of this. But, then, I'm paranoid.

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

I'm still squealing over the Spander, but yeah, the Spuffy scene was great, and there'll be more to come. Yay! :)

[snickfic]

That was surprisingly pleasant. Huh.

Stupid question: who's the mustachioed guy eavesdropping on Xander and Dawn? Am I supposed to know who he is?

[jnb71976.livejournal.com]

Go, fanon!

Spuffy is the queen of all ships! Revert! Revert! Revert! hahahah

Allie deserves a shout out on this. So here's me, shouting out.

I'll second that. And I'll take my serving of humble pie for doubting his collab with Joss. Touche, sir.

[infinitewhale.livejournal.com]

Allie deserves a shout out on this.

Don't shout too loud. I think this is the issue he said Joss stated he was 'going to change all this dialogue'. :)

[ms-scarletibis.livejournal.com]

1. It's now text that Spike has a more sizeable package than the other vampire. Proof? You don't boast to your ex about your package when she's in a position to make a direct comparison with your rival unless you think that comparison works for you.

Wait, what? Where did it say that?