I love how you worked Riley (and Darla) into this. I don't usually tihnk Riley is very interesting or compelling, but I can absolutely see him doing this.

It was a2zmom's idea! I admit: I've always really, really liked Riley, but I also found him . . . a little boring. But when a2zmom tossed the Riley/Darla idea at me my mind started to do all sorts of naughty things with him. It's tragic, really, the way his relationship with Buffy ended.

I love this bit of perspecitve. Evil is in the eye of the beholder.

That's why I always loved Wolfram and Hart best as a villain. Corporate evil is fun!

Glad you liked the chapter, and thanks for letting me know!