I dunno man any time someone tries to write a "fix fic" where these operatic vengeance narratives are instead resolved by discussion and empathy the characters always stop feeling like human beings to me It's a cousin of those creepy "rationalist fics"https://twitter.com/BootlegGirl/status/1285066326579597313 …
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"I just want you to know that I understand why you did what you did. I went and looked into it and the prophecy, what they told you -- it must've been really hard, from your perspective. You thought you were doing the right thing, and that took courage"
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"So I want you to understand this, really hear this. It's not Angelus talking, it's me, Angel, your friend" *leans in close* "I'm going to kill you"
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*suddenly screaming* "YOU TOOK MY SON, YOU BASTARD" *throttling Wesley, nurses and doctors screaming, trying to pull him away* "YOU TOOK MY SON AWAY FROM ME! I'M GOING TO KILL YOU! YOU'RE GOING TO PAY! UNDERSTAND?! YOU'RE DEAD, YOU'RE DEAD, YOU'RE GODDAMN DEAD"
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It's a well played scene, not just for the sudden emotional flip but for what Angel is saying here Yeah, I looked into it, I understand your POV, I empathize with it And I'm still not going to forgive you You can give up on that whole idea right now
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it was a show whedon chapter? wast angel more a greenwalt thing?
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