around season three while reviewing

[hitbydestiny]

Well this sucks. I mean do you even have any idea about this? It's one thing to play pretend but this is my life, and it's not exactly a peach. You know, years ago I might have wanted to give this up but now? Let's just say that a lot's happened. So how about we stop with the games and I'll give you the facts.

1) I'm not going from Sucksville to Suckierville. It's home and it might have taken a while but I'm settled and it's nice. Without the sucking anyway.

2) You don't know what you're doing. And just because I don't always have a clue isn't the point. I've got people to help me, you're kind of just sitting there. And hoping. And this time hoping isn't the best way.

3) Did I mention that your idea sucks? Not life sucking, although I'm pretty sure that kidnapping is illegal everywhere, but it sucks. Big time. And I've got things to do, a social life to try and keep and friends. Did I mention the friends? Xander, Willow. I guess Giles is somewhere there. And my mom. And you know if you take me now I won't get to do everything that's coming and there's some pretty big stuff. You think dying once was that? I'm the Slayer, death isn't really enough apparently.

So was that convincing enough or do I need to go through the rest of my list? It's a big list. And it's not pretty. Less pretty than what you're thinking so just stop. It's safer for us all.

Comments

[motherofaslayer]

And as your mom, I'm obligated to say that I don't approve of kidnapping, either. [ or death, but she's not touching that one. ]

[hitbydestiny]

Mom, hi!> [ Oooh crap ] I am so glad to hear you say that. I think it's the best thing I've heard all day- no, week!

[motherofaslayer]

Are people actually encouraging this? [ she looks alarmed. sob what group are you hanging out with now ;; ]

[hitbydestiny]

Not anyone that I know, or at least not anyone that I'm friends with?

It's not like I want to do this.

[motherofaslayer]

I would hope not. What if you get hurt? Is it safe? The ones I've heard of aren't exactly the best places to be.

[hitbydestiny]

Mom, relax, I'm trying to get out of going to these places. It'll be fine.

[motherofaslayer]

How can you be sure, honey?

[hitbydestiny]

[ GOOD QUESTION ] Because... because I trust myself.

[motherofaslayer]

[ she just chuckles softly. ]

All right, if you're sure you'll be okay. I don't want to hear any more stories about you getting hurt in cheerleading practice or something.

[ or y'know. blowing up a gym. but details. ]

[hitbydestiny]

I think getting hurt in cheerleading practice could- [ be one of the least worst things you could hear ] probably be a prerequisite of cheerleading. It's competitive.

[motherofaslayer]

Just be careful, sweetie. You know I only want the best for you.

[hitbydestiny]

I know, and I am, I promise.

[motherofaslayer]

All right, honey. If you need anything, you can always come back home.