But what I really love is the juxtaposition of what happens when each of them returns. When Angel comes back, it strengthens their ties because for him the world is her. She is his animus.
When Buffy comes back, it's the opposite. He has learned to live for himself, to be his own person. And, as a result, Buffy can't be helped by him.
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Love this, I love the language you use here.
But what I really love is the juxtaposition of what happens when each of them returns. When Angel comes back, it strengthens their ties because for him the world is her. She is his animus.
When Buffy comes back, it's the opposite. He has learned to live for himself, to be his own person. And, as a result, Buffy can't be helped by him.
Wonderful.