Plus, he'd remember Xander faced him down *before* he could control/knew about his powers, which has to sting-and make him admire him, at the same time.

And, y'know...I'll never believe *Angel* doesn't feel some attraction on his own behalf, too. He'd be ever so much more likeable and easier to sympathize with if he just wasn't so prudish/self-righteous.

It's got to gall *both* of the A's to realize Xander was there, within sight and arms' reach all that time, but they were too blind to see him. *gloats* The shamanic power of sight is an excellent way to link Xander to Caleb's comment about being "the one who sees"; and it fits in well with how trouble-prone and demon-attracting Xander always was.


I really like how you make the differences between Angel-Angelus and Spike-William and his demon. I think William got the better demon from the get-go; at least it has some friggin' *sanity*. Jeez.

I'm kind with kelly_girl...I'd love to see what would happen if Angelus turned up, looking to take Xander.


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