I do have a bit of literary sadism in me... what can I say.

And yes to the flames, which I don't get. Trust me, there's worse out there. Now if I wrote the story from the point where Xander is taken and describe the Leshar training in detail... that would be flame-worthy. This? Not so much.

And I'm glad you're enjoying the angst here! I do like doing the emotional pain bit.