Buffy Yuri

[rogin]

This will of course contain spoilers about #12 and also that spoilery cover. (Also this is something like my very first meta)

I finally caved and started to read  scans, so I've read #11 now. I can't say I expected that Satsu was the one, who planted the smooch of true love on Buffy, but I liked the idea. Still the whole affair would get more to me, if one of the TV-canon characters was involved (let's say Faith, or if it has to be comic and she's around anyway,why not Fray?). For me the original characters of S8 lack in dept a bit (except Gigi), that might come from the comic format, but I don't think so since I'm growing rapidly  fond of Spider (despite the bikini) in AtF. Maybe we're going to learn more about Satsu, when the issue is actually out.

I see, where bisexual Buffy comes as a surprise for a lot a lot of people, but I think there is quite some groundwork in TV-canon to make it believable. I also like Joss' acknowledging fluid sexuality. I'm biased here from the way I tick, but to me it feels quite natural that she would feel sexually attracted to one of her girls in this situation. I can also imagine Buffy to be in an emotional place, where she would start an affair, with someone she might not really love back (I fear I'm having a horribly Spuffy biased point of view though):

1) There's the boarding school environment. She even started to fantasize about Xander for Christ's sake. She really really needs some.
2) After her affair with Spike Buffy is sure as hell less easily squicked and more likely  to experiment sexually and express uncommon sexual behavior.
3) Buffy was always attracted by beings that match her in power and especially after Spike she also seemed to have accepted that. At least I got the impression that she wasn't sure, if she could go back to sex with standard humans without missing something.
4) From the interview I take it, that Buffy is not really in love with Satsu, so why would she start an affair with her?  My very Spuffy interpretation of things ist this: Buffy seems to have given up on love a little. It's possible that she regrets that she took it so slow with Spike in S7 because she might see now that being unsure about her feelings just cost them  time that they could have had together. Also if she had convinced him that she loved him back, he might have died a happier man.
Satsu is in love with her. She knows that for a fact and she likes her well enough. So, why not give Satsu what she wants and make her happy? It feels nice to be loved and I don't think Buffy wants to hurt her. She might even have herself convinced that she could grow to love her. Also there is always the "Slayers don't get that old" thing. Does it really make sense to wait for the ultimate feeling or is it better to fulfill somebodies dreams and get some sex and warmth in the process without the risk of major heartbreak.
This is a rather unromantic and dreary point of view but to me the affair makes sense that way.

ETA: I just read #12. Was a good one!

Comments

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

I still haven't read issue 12 but I've seen the scan of Buffy and Satsu in bed.

It really doesn't seem strange to me that she slept with her, for all the reasons you mentioned, but I'm afraid it's going to end bad for poor Satsu. And I like her, I liked her from the beginning and I did ship Buffy/Satsu. I never thought it would be canon though. I'm pleasantly surprised1. I wonder how Willow and Xander are going to react...

Now if we can have Spike/Angel in ATF.... subtext is good but I want more :)

*huggles*

[flake-sake.livejournal.com]

If you want, I can link you to a full scan.

I wonder how Willow and Xander are going to react...
I think you'll enjoy the issue (I saw that it was online about three minutes after I posted the entry *head to desk*)

Now if we can have Spike/Angel in ATF
Oh,that would be very neat but I doubt they have the guts to pull that one of *is secretly hoping, Brian will read this and feel challenged*.

*kisses*

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

If you want, I can link you to a full scan.
Yes please (in a low voice) *g*

I'm with you, let's challenge Brian! I need ATF spangel....!!!!

*kisses you back*

[zoesmith.livejournal.com]

I love you... *BG*

[flake-sake.livejournal.com]

Love you back :)

[lusciousxander.livejournal.com]

Loved your thoughts, haven't read the issue yet, but I'm interested.

She even started to fantasize about Xander for Christ's sake. She really really needs some.


Aww, what's wrong with the Xanman? I see your point though.

[flake-sake.livejournal.com]

Aww, what's wrong with the Xanman?
Nothing, it's just that he and D. are clearly meant for each other, so Buffy has to look elsewhere :)

I'm very happy, that you liked it and thank you for letting me know.