'Series 6' - Episode 15 now on-line.

[Pezzky]

Hi again..
Episode 15 'Sacrifice' now on-line at the usual place.. http://www.geocities.com/pezzky/index.html

Way long.. Please remember to get up once in a while and stretch

Anyway..

I Again Enjoy Hope You

[tommo]

As always, wonderful. Wow. Okay, I laughed at your fantastic portrayal of Anya - the monkey lines were particularly funny. She's so deadpan. I love how you communicate that.

But god...you know, I had a sneaking suspicion that something dreadful was going to happen. And I almost cried. Poor Christopher. Poor poor man. Bloody Council. Have to say, I'm lovin' the butch Giles, all hard and fighty. So much to work with.

Fantastic. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with next.

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Sweetie...I'm a fag.

[Epicurus]

Thank you, thank you, and thank you.
I have to agree about the stretching idea. My butt is just a wee bit numb having sat for so long. No complaints though

That was definitely worth the wait. These are so much more fun to read than regular scripts as you put so much detail into each scene. The angles, the POV's, the descriptions, even the music detail. I'm just so into this story.

I loved the Buffy-Dawn 'speech' scene. Started out funny and then turned into a sad moment when we realize what she's really talking about.
Nice twist with that Sandring guy, wasn't expecting that at all.
Oh and the Anya decoy scene, just perfect!

I might be slow but that end scene was a bunch of good guys right?

So there's only one thing left to say...
MORE PLEASE.

[canadian kitty]

Once again you have delivered another brilliant episode. Your character dilogue is dead on and your scene description and camera direction again made the episode visually come to life in my head.

As for the length, I didn't even notice. The beauty of a cyber-series: no comercial breaks. So let the muse play for as long as she wants.

[Pezzky]

Thanks tommo, Epicurus and canadiankitty

Much, much appreciated. For a while there, I got all depressy because I thought everyone hated this episode. At least I know you three are on board

tommo ; Thanks for the 'Wow'. I love 'Wow's
"And I almost cried" - almost? Darn.. I was shooting for major waterworks.. Oh well
re Christopher : I have a bit of a soft spot for Christopher too - you know, if you ignore the fact he totally tried to poison Buffy and all.. but nobody's perfect.

Epicurus - I trust your butt is suitably unnumbed (fairly sure that's not a word)
Glad you can tolerate my camera directions and the like (a big no-no in a real script). Just trying to convey how I see the episodes in my head.
"Oh and the Anya decoy scene, just perfect!" - Glad you liked it.. a bit of a cheat with the whole .."Tara gets out of the car" thing when in fact it is Anya but I thought.. "Anya (dressed as Tara) gets out of the car" wouldn't quite work as well dramatically.
"I might be slow but that end scene was a bunch of good guys right?" - All will be revealed.. though with the whole target information thing.. doesn't really look good.

canadiankitty - "Your character dilogue is dead on and your scene description and camera direction again made the episode visually come to life in my head." - That totally makes my day.. Thanks.
"So let the muse play for as long as she wants." - Unfortunately, that darn muse is being a little temperamental at the moment.. Episode 16 chugs along slowly.

One last point.. I think I've mentioned this before but it worries me a bit so I'll bring it up again. All my storylines and arcs for this series were written out before the (ahem) real Buffy season started on UPN. So, any similarities in storylines (if you're reading my series and watching UPN.. you'll know what I'm talking about) is purely coincidental. Not like I'm cribbing off the show or anything.. just that darn Whedon guy got his storylines out before I did. Grrr...

[Epicurus]

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Originally posted by Pezzky:
... All will be revealed.. though with the whole target information thing.. doesn't really look good....

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Blasted! You're gonna bring on some more gloom and doom aren't you?

When's the next epi gonna be posted?
*slips $50 into Pezzky's pocket*
Ya know, the sooner the better.

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[Arwen]

Ah,Goddess,the angst! I love it! This was a fantastic episode Pezzky! I so look forward to every episode that comes out in your series.

I must admit that at times I find myself wondering if something happened in Joss' Buffy world, or if it was yours when I'm thinking of things that have happened to the Scoob's - the two are sometimes hard to tell apart, as they are both so amazing!

I love your writing, and can't wait until the next episode.....and find out what Willow will do next. I have a feeling, yeek.

editted to add: This would make such a kicka*s TV series.

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I'm under your spell
Nothing I can do
You just took my soul with you
You worked your charm so well
Finally I knew
Everything I dreamed was true

--Tara to Willow

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[Pezzky]

Epicurus - "When's the next epi gonna be posted?
*slips $50 into Pezzky's pocket*"

I was kinda slowing down for a while there (hey, I'm close to burnout here) but, after reading such nice comments about this episode, I'll push myself to crank it out. The teaser will hopefully be out in a week or so.
*searches for the $50 in the pocket but comes up empty..* Hey! What's up with that? And that would be in US dollars right, and not Canadian.. and certainly not Australian.

Arwen - Thanks so much for your comments.. Very much appreciated.

I'm flattered that you can sometimes confuse my series with Joss's (that no-good, only nominated for an Oscar once, hack.. ). Never meant to have my series on the same time as UPN's - meant to be a summer filler in between seasons but that never worked out..

"This would make such a kicka*s TV series" - I agree. Now, let's talk funding..

[Epicurus]

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Originally posted by Pezzky:
...And that would be in US dollars right, and not Canadian.. and certainly not Australian.

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Well no, it was a Canadian fifty so that's like 10 bucks American. Guess I'm not so good with the bribing.

*deploying pseudo excuse*

Hey why don’t ya just send over the next epi and I’ll um read it over and uh make sure it’s ready for the public.

I feel like a groupie. One day I’ll quit monopolizing these episode threads. Really.
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[Pezzky]

Epicurus - "I feel like a groupie. One day I’ll quit monopolizing these episode threads. Really."
No, no - monopolise away.. It ain't exactly busy in these here episode threads.. I need my illusion of popularity.. yes, popularity.. with popularity comes power.. with power comes money.. YES.. YES.. I shall take over this board and.. hey, is this mic still on?

[Pixie]

*runs into the thread and trips in the doorway*

Pezzky, so sorry I'm late! Can I add some chocolates to that $50?

Adding a Wow! I also love the camera angles and descriptions. I can see everything in my head. And the decoy scene - I was on the edge of my seat! Can't wait for the next one.

[Pezzky]

Pixie - "*runs into the thread and trips in the doorway*" - *thankfully, Pezzky, being a sad and needy aspiring writer, spends much of the time pitifully waiting at the door and so catches Pixie in time.*

"Can I add some chocolates to that $50?" - Mmmm.. chocolates.. Of course, I'm still waiting for my $50 to materialise, so I'm not holding my brea... Mmmm.. creamy centres.

Thanks for the second 'Wow' and for your kind comments. I really do appreciate them. Now, back to the chocolates..

[canadian kitty]

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Originally posted by Pezzky:
It ain't exactly busy in these here episode threads.

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That's simply because you have everyone held in silent awe with your amazingly written episodes.

Oh and you might want to convince Epicurus to send you that fifty quickly. At the rate the Canadian dollar keeps dropping American pocket lint will soon have more value.
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[Pezzky]

canadiankitty - "That's simply because you have everyone held in silent awe with your amazingly written episodes." - yeaahhh.. right, that must be it

"you might want to convince Epicurus to send you that fifty quickly. At the rate the Canadian dollar keeps dropping American pocket lint will soon have more value." - just as bad in Australia - One piece of American pocket lint would get you about two pieces here in Oz. And oh, if my $50 doesn't materialise in two days, you have my permission to hunt Epicurus down in Ontario and um.. send a message.

[canadian kitty]

So does that make me, like, your goon? Ooooh! Wait! I want to be a ruffian. That word has more class.

Yes, Pezzy's Ruffian. *flexes her none existant biceps* Excuse me while I go practice my glare in the mirror.

Am I scaring you yet Epicurus?

[Puff]

Sorry it took me so long to reply but I have been busy, just wanted too say that your series is amazing as always. And this new episode is brilliant.

I love the interaction between all the characters. So when can we expect the next part?

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'The cold and ruthless sea tossed the lovers' into the starry black night. together they fall, together they sleep. forever.. forever.. *whisper*forever..the cold and ruthless sea...' By Sweets

[FlyingBunny]

Just another Canadian that want to say WOW, OMG, and HOLY SH*T.

I too some times get confused between the real deal and this amazing piece of work.

I bow down to the greatness of you. *Wayne and Garth impression* I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy.

Can I be part of the groupie?

[This message has been edited by FlyingBunny (edited February 23, 2002).]

[Epicurus]

Man, I leave a thread for a few hours only to return to find out my kneecaps are about to be broken.

*pleas franticly with her compatriot*
C’mon we Canadians gotta stick together!
*takes another look at canadian kitty’s not-so-non-existent biceps and tries a different approach*
I really did give Pezzky that fifty but maybe it accidentally got tossed out ‘cause ya know, it looks like monopoly money.
I think that next time I’ll do all my bribing though Purolator. That way I can blame them when the money disappears.
Damn it, who would have thought chocolates worked better?

So then, we’re all agreed that the next episode thread title will be "’Series 6’-Episode 16 now on-line: Check your money at the door or face the wrath of Pezzky’s Ruffian."

[Pezzky]

canadiankitty - "Ooooh! Wait! I want to be a ruffian. That word has more class." - I knight thee.. ruffian. As my head ruffian in Canada, you shall receive 10% of all proceeds and kickbacks.. Currently, that stands at $0 but, with your iron and ruthless hand, I am optimistic this figure will increase. Remember the codeword.. Egg Salad.. shh..

Puff - There you are! Thanks for your kind words.. always very much appreciated.. although I think that the world should pretty much stop in awe when I release my episodes.. oh well. Still working through Ep 16.. slowly.. but I'll try to get it out as fast as I can.

FlyingBunny - Thanks.. for the WOW, the OMG and the HOLY SH*T.. and the impromptu SNL sketch.
"Can I be part of the groupie?" - Of course.. and in time, you too can ascend to the status of ruffian.. you'll just have to lead a mutiny against canadiankitty and depose her.. when the time comes. Yes, all good things come to those who wait. Just keep this conversation on the QT .. and remember the codeword.. Ham Sandwich.. shh.

Epicurus - "Man, I leave a thread for a few hours only to return to find out my kneecaps are about to be broken" - that's the price you pay when you toy with my fragile emotions.. that and offering to pay in Canadian dollars - that's like a slap in the face

"C’mon we Canadians gotta stick together!" - a vain patriotic appeal I'm afraid - canadiankitty is my ruffian now, you see.. In fact, if you look out your window..

"Damn it, who would have thought chocolates worked better?" - I'd still prefer cold, hard cash anyday cause that way, I can.. mmm.. chocolate-covered peanuts..

"we’re all agreed that the next episode thread title will be "’Series 6’-Episode 16 now on-line: Check your money at the door or face the wrath of Pezzky’s Ruffian." - not bad.. but it'll never sell any tickets.. Let's try 'Episode 16 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".

Oh yeah, one final note.. I hereby dub this the Maple Syrup thread.. *Pezzky stands and launches into a stirring rendition of 'O Canada'*

[Puff]

I was mistaken for being Canadian on Friday, not sure how that works being English

And glad too see the next episode is coming along good.

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'The cold and ruthless sea tossed the lovers' into the starry black night. together they fall, together they sleep. forever.. forever.. *whisper*forever..the cold and ruthless sea...' By Sweets

[Pezzky]

Puff - Not to worry.. I know you're English. Sorry to have lumped you in with all those Canucks there.. Hope you didn't find the experience too distressing. You can go ahead and take off that beret now.

Oh yeah.. the episode is going s.l.o.w., so not really that good, but I'll try to speed it up.

[xita]

Pezzky,wonderful stuff. Are you going to have Tara be absent for a few eps? That would explain her not being a regular this season Nice turn with Christopher so that he wasn't a complete creep. And so sad with the w/t, you meany better get them back together soon!

favorite line
A MOM (to Dawn)
Who made you so adorable?

DAWN (flatly)
That would be the monks.

Your humor hehe.

[canadian kitty]

10% of $0 eh? (i just had to throw an eh in there) well that's more than I currently make as a grad student.

And Epicurus I find that large amounts of cash often appeal to my patriotic side. So cough up that fifty. ok small amounts of Canadian cash have the same effect. Of course if you can do better than 10% of $0 and maple syrup.....

Now excuse me while I go take care of a certian dissenting ham sandwich.

[This message has been edited by canadian kitty (edited February 24, 2002).]

[Eric tr]

I've got to say that I'm loving this story, Pezzky. You've created a great story arc with the General. I was skeptical at first that someone would be able to top a god as a villain, but with the General and his henchmen you've created great villains. And Solomon is truly terrifying.

As for Episode 15, wow! Best yet. But please bring Tara back soon. It saddens me to see her have to leave, even if it's only temporary. If only one of the Scoobies could just kill Solomon so she could come back... but no more rambling. Keep up the good work!

[FlyingBunny]

Gulp!

Slowly backing away from Canadian Kitty

Can I just be the ruffian for the head ruffian? You know that way you don't have to do the breaking of the knee caps, all you have to do is point at them and I'll do it for you.

[canadian kitty]

Hmm, a ruffian minion, a muffian. yes i like that idea.

although if its all the same to you FlyingBunny let's split the breaking kneecaps thing. even the head ruffian has to have some fun once in a while.

[Pezzky]

xita - great to hear from you again. Been missing ya Thanks for your kind words.
"Are you going to have Tara be absent for a few eps? That would explain her not being a regular this season" - Tara.. not a regular? Not in my series. So there

Eric tr - Thanks! Really appreciate your comments re the villains.. esp since these are characters I didn't find in Joss' lovely little toy box.

canadiankitty and FlyingBunny - The adventures of a ruffian and her muffian.. Pitch it to UPN.. it might fly.

canadiankitty - "although if its all the same to you FlyingBunny let's split the breaking kneecaps thing. even the head ruffian has to have some fun once in a while." - Now, now.. it's all very easy. First up, canadiankitty can break one of Epicurus' kneecaps while FlyingBunny holds her down.. then we switch..
(needless to say.. ..ahem..)

[Charlie]

Pezzky, just WOW! This is your best so far... and you made me cry!!! I NEVER cry at fanfic! That Dawn/Buffy scene was SO powerful... But there were so many bits of this that were awesome... Anya's idiot speech being a real stand out:

"Why not? As the saying goes, call her an idiot today, save us from putting it on her gravestone tommorow." Still giggling... and still bowing in awe

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“You’re my wife now…” Papa Lazarou
-The League of Gentlemen

[Pezzky]

Charlie - "and you made me cry!!!" - Well then, my work is done.

Seriously though, thanks for your kind words. Makes all that hair-pulling to get to the brain-wracking seem worthwhile.

One Happy Pezzky

Edited to add : Thanks for the WOW. I 'Wuv' the WOWs.

[This message has been edited by Pezzky (edited February 25, 2002).]

[Epicurus]

Three against one, how fair is that? (a muffian? LOL!)
Where’s my allies?
I think that there needs to be a "Witness Protection Program" thread at this board.

I’m too broke to buy my way out of this so ya’ll leave me no choice...

*pulls out some of the good ol’ Lethe's Bramble*

forget