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Because it's almost 5am, and I still can't get to sleep.

stultiloqentia recently posted a drinking game for Spuffy smut fic. It's a list of words you're sure to have seen a time or two (except for, you know, gnomon). Of course, "cold dead seed" makes an appearance.

Also, a while back,

kita0610 had an outing for the old schoolers who invented things like Buffy's vanilla scent. They're those things that get used again and again. And again.

And on

stultiloqentia's list? I was surprised to realize I don't care how over-used it is, I still find the primal roar/whisper "Mine!" sexy. I also get turned on by Buffy's "tiny hands" (in Angel's broad ones), even though it's in every single fic on ff.net, the unsexiest place in the whole wide world.

I've managed to convince myself I'm not the only one.

So come on. What are those "I don't care how many times I see it, I still like it"s? Okay, it might be more of a "I don't care how many other people misuse it, I still like it if it's done right", but you have one, don't you? You like seeing Spike say "Da" or "Yes, Sire," or "Xanpet". You like Buffy's mossy green eyes and Angel's chocolate ones. You like it when _____'s mouth is like satin and ______'s spunk tastes like honey. You like it when Buffy finds out Angel married her without telling her when he put the Claddagh ring on her finger. You like seeing Angel spelled "Angle". What's your cliché-kink?

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Heh, this might be a list of the cliches I DON'T like more than I do like but I'll have some in there that I like too!

I don't like the whole 'Angel-is-too-possessive' thing where he breaks some guy's arm because he even LOOKED at Buffy. And that does relate to my real life, because I don't like jealous guys. That's just taking it too far, overboard, out-of-hand, etc. However, I do like a little subtle jealousy, and if the writer is good (which is usually not the case in B/A) they can get it spot on.

I don't like when Angel is constantly using pet names for Buffy because on the show all he used was her name and that seemed like an endearment enough. However, I DO like when Buffy uses pet names for Angel just because I see it as more realistic and kind of sweet.

I'm kind of over the whole Angel-ties-Buffy-up-and-hurts-her thing. I mean in an S&M kind of way, not just pure beating. Maybe I'm too vanilla, but I only like that stuff in moderation. And whenever people choose to do S&M in a B/A fic, it always seems to be Angel tying up Buffy and hurting her. I like the idea of her tying HIM up and playing with him instead. I don't know why that is, it might have something to do with how her size belies her strength. But I don't like too much BDSM in general and can't stand it when he physically beats her or hurts her in a fic and shows no remorse/no tenderness, stuff like that

Also, rape fics? Just disgusting, and poorly handled, usually written by someone who can't write, etc.

I still do like the vampiric side of Spike or Angel. The growling, the biting, the way they're compared to animals. I don't know - it seems kind of sexy to me.

All that other stuff gets kind of old because it seems to be just kind of recycled over and over in B/A fic - soul mates, claddagh ring FOREVAH, the mark on her neck, she never loved Spike, she smells like vanilla, Cordy is and always will be an utter bitch, etc. etc.

Yeah that was pretty longwinded, so...I guess I'm done now!

I like the idea of her tying HIM up and playing with him instead.

I think this is a much more realistic scenario, actually. Angel is a big ol' masochist... suffering is part of his redemption. He might occassionally let Spike tie him up and flog him, but even with the whip in Spike's hand, Angel is still the one in charge. Buffy is the only person Angel would willingly submit to, because he worships her. I doubt she would ever let him have that same power over her, no matter how much she loves him. She's too much of a control freak.

As a certified B/Aer, I feel the need to pipe up and say that I think Angel is the one person she would let have power over her, if she ever did give up that control to anyone.

I'd like to see a good fic with

Spike tie him up and flog him, but even with the whip in Spike's hand, Angel is still the one in charge

that. I like it when people mess with the top and bottoms concept. Also, Angel is so sexy when he manages to be in control while in a position of complete submission.

*marries the ep "Soulless". Even though it was Angelus*

This one uses a piece of glass, not a whip, but the idea is the same: Fool's Gold by

kita0610. There's also a companion piece from Spike's POV, Indulgence, by

poisoninjest.

Thank you! I hadn't read that one yet.

I don't know what I'll do when I finally read all the stories by my favorite authors. By then, maybe I'll be able to start again.

scribesds wrote a series examining Buffy/Angel experimenting in an S&M relationship. Scenarios involving both of them playing dom and sub at one point or another. There was much angst, blood, and pain. And possibly catharsis depending upon the reader.

Wordy Mcword word word.

It's odd, because even though I think Angel would submit to Buffy during sex, I'm not so sure he'd submit to her the rest of the time. When he was in Sunnydale, he was content to follow her and be a part of her mission; but I always think that, if they got together post-NFA, they'd be constantly butting heads over who is in charge. They're both alphas, both generals, and I don't think Angel would be content to take orders from her anymore. I don't wonder about it *that* much, because... well, because I don't ship them. *g* But I'm curious as to what you think.

I think that Angel is not Spike, and wouldn't take orders from anyone, including Buffy. Unless he

A. believed she had the best plan
B. was an integral part of said plan (or had good reason not to be)
C. was tied to the bed with a gag in his mouth

He would totally get off on her topping him in bed. Out of it? No way. Since he went to LA he found his long lost Alpha. He respects the hell out of her, but their MO's are vastly different these days.

I like C. Very, very much.

Wanna jump on AIM with me?

(which is usually not the case in B/A)

This? Makes me sad. Sure, there are plenty of bad B/A writers, but I tend to focus on the good ones ;o)

Yep, Angel as the Uber Jealous Dude kinda peeves me. He wouldn't be that way, but it peeves me because Buffy wouldn't stand for that.

I'm kind of indifferent to the pet name stuff. I hate it when one is used every single word, but I kind of like one every once in a while.

BDSM has to be written in a particular way for me to find it at all interesting, and that's the non-cliche way. Same with rape fics. I don't find them very appealing, but I've read some ones that were quite well done and dealt with the subject matter in a way that didn't disgust me.

Dude, Claddagh rings are just cliche period. Someone once was talking about people being embarrassed to be B/A shippers. I totally am not. I am a complete unabashed proud die hard B/Aer. But the rings? Kind of embarrass me. I'm glad they're in the show; there's something cheesy and innocent about them that says a lot about the pre-"Innocence" B/A relationship, but I get kinda sick with fics that deal with them. Which I shouldn't say, since I have a fic idea I hope to do one day that does give them a prominent place.

Thank you for your thoughts.

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