Those thorn bushes--the quintessential symbol of Spike and Buffy's relationsip, IMO. A reprieve in some ways, but full of unpleasant consequences and prickliness, complete with Buffy on top and clueless.
See, this is fun - I originally put in those thornbushes just because I thought it would give me more visual interest to talk about, but here you are tying them thematically into the relationship issues!
Hee hee! You're right, of course. Not only does it give it visual interest, but adds a tactile element that has been, by Buffy/Spike standards, largely missing. I imagine that is intentional, as it's (to me) a very clear sign of holding back, especially on Spike's part.
Falling into the thorn bushes also makes an interesting contrast to the void of Spike's "pocket universe", especially since the only way back out of the void is back into the thorn bushes. If this was unintentional on your part, then I must credit that bit of intuitive writing to your kind and generous Muse.
My remark linking thorn bushes to the S/B relationship was meant to force a metaphor in a humorous way, so I was pleased to have also stumbled upon a kind of insight about those two. Now that I think of it, Spike did at one point gripe bitterly about Buffy being a "thorn in [his] side" so your choice of obstacles is entirely appropriate for his character. (Not to mention the "spikey" quality of thorn bushes. Heh.)
Thank you again for all kinds of food for thought.
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See, this is fun - I originally put in those thornbushes just because I thought it would give me more visual interest to talk about, but here you are tying them thematically into the relationship issues!
Hee hee! You're right, of course. Not only does it give it visual interest, but adds a tactile element that has been, by Buffy/Spike standards, largely missing. I imagine that is intentional, as it's (to me) a very clear sign of holding back, especially on Spike's part.
Falling into the thorn bushes also makes an interesting contrast to the void of Spike's "pocket universe", especially since the only way back out of the void is back into the thorn bushes. If this was unintentional on your part, then I must credit that bit of intuitive writing to your kind and generous Muse.
My remark linking thorn bushes to the S/B relationship was meant to force a metaphor in a humorous way, so I was pleased to have also stumbled upon a kind of insight about those two. Now that I think of it, Spike did at one point gripe bitterly about Buffy being a "thorn in [his] side" so your choice of obstacles is entirely appropriate for his character. (Not to mention the "spikey" quality of thorn bushes. Heh.)
Thank you again for all kinds of food for thought.