Oh, thank you so much for the long, detailed review. It puts my mind at ease!

oor Buffy; I imagine that the sense that she's in stasis while everyone else is changing is terrifies her. Definitely.

Cause, really, when does Buffy not care about her shoes? You know that's a serious crisis. Ha! I'm not a shoe girl at. all. but it's so very Buffy, isn't it?

it doesn't seem that these two could ever have any kind of lasting relationship that doesn't acknowledge their basic needs for reassurance. I completely agree, and that's what I was trying communicate.

I was quite fond of the mirror moments, so I'm really glad they stuck out for you.

Thank you so much for your encouragement; it means so much to me!