Well, I fell super behind on this! But as of today my classes are done for 2017 so all I have are exams and I finally have more free time. Yay!
Day 20: Imagine the scene between Buffy and Angel during season 6 of Buffy and 3 of Angel
I really don't know... neither show gives me a good sense of what happened during their meeting because it's so vague -- which was obviously the point as it allows for everyone to imagine the meeting for themselves. I like to imagine Buffy told Angel she was in heaven, I mean who better could relate to her situation? Angel would insist on staying with her or helping her in some way, but he says "I have my own show on a different network to lead."
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Day 21: What is the most important thing that one has learned to the other
This is definitely one of my favourite things to think/read about with regard to Buffy/Angel, especially from Buffy's side just because it's a lot easier to pick out Buffy's influence on Angel.
Angel learned how to believe in humanity through Buffy; when he first got his soul, Angel was rejected by both humans and vampires so he spends nearly 100 years alone with zero ties to humanity.
Then she comes along. To me, this is a great summation of what Angel learned from Buffy: "Time was, I thought humans existed just to hurt each other. But then I came here. And I found out that there were other kinds of people. People who genuinely wanted to do right. They still make mistakes. They fall down. But they keep trying. Keep caring." When Angel first saw Buffy and declared he wanted to help her, he didn't have any sort of long-term plan, he just wanted to
help. This moment shows who he
could be and that he is fully capable of becoming that person; it shows Angel, at his core, is good and that he doesn't change
for Buffy but because of Buffy.
As for what Buffy learned from Angel, I really like what
@Taaroko mentioned:
Buffy learned both that being the Slayer isn't something she can walk away from AND that her value as a person isn't defined by being the Slayer
It's interesting how Angel challenges her view of vampires early on and Buffy goes on to challenge the traditional views of what The Slayer should be.
It reminded me of an old gifset I made...
Day 22: Was Angelus in love with Buffy
I have no doubts that Angelus was obsessed with Buffy and that it may have gone even deeper than obsession, but I don't believe he was in love with her nor do I think he is capable of love.
Day 23: Favourite Bangelus scene
I don't really have a favourite scene in the sense that I don't like the dynamic, so this is more because of Buffy:
"You can't do it. You can't kill me."
"Give me time."
Day 24: Most underrated Bangel episode
Oddly, I find that the episode
"Angel" doesn't get enough love! Maybe it's just because it's season 1 and it often gets dismissed? Anyway, the episode is full of so many great moments: "When he is around, it's like the lights dim everywhere else."; "Maybe I like you."; "Do you snore?"; the first kiss; the foreshadowing during the Darla and Angel scenes; "I can walk like a man, but I'm not one."; the scene with Buffy setting down the crossbow and them just looking at each other "not as easy as it looks" and smiling is also an underrated scene; the entire last scene.
Day 25: Which character supports Bangel the most
Willow for sure. I'd say there weren't too many characters who support B/A, including the universe.
Day 26: Name the thing you admire the most about them
Probably just how comfortable and at ease they are around each other; no matter how long it's been since they last saw each other, or even what terms they left off on, they can usually speak very openly around each other and be vulnerable in a way that very few other people get to see. They can't stay mad at each other and I think that comes down to the respect and genuine like for each other. ((I love you and I like you))
Day 27: Do you think you could stop loving Bangel or become a Spuffy fan
No, I'm far too stubborn for that
🙄 I've loved Bangel for so long, so I can't imagine that changing after all this time; for reasons I detailed on day 16 I wouldn't become a Spuffy fan. I never used to dislike Spike/Spuffy so much, but the dislike grows with every rewatch which means I really doubt I could ever become a fan.
Day 28: Favourite Buffy quote about Angel
"You're the one freaky thing in my freaky world that still makes sense to me."
Day 29: Favourite Angel quote about Buffy
"In all those years, no one ever mattered. Not like she did."
Day 30: What do you think about the Bangel fandom
Sometimes it feels like Bangel don't get enough attention, just generally speaking, but the fandom is a quaint, wonderful place full of well-spoken and talented individuals!
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@Jam ’s lovely video has many of my favorite quotes of the two about each other.
There is still a quote out there that I really like no one has said but I’ll wait until day over so as not to steal it.
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Fun fact: the "Making out like it's the end of the world" line in the song is what convinced me to make this video
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