surely the idea of Sunnydale as a beacon for demons for over a century is equally ridiculous?
Point, but only half a point. There's still the difference between Sunnydale Syndrome - people refusing to believe in the demons, constantly living in denial - and people calmly deciding to sacrifice their children rather than move 20 minutes down the road.
I found it rather refreshing, actually. We all know about Faith's traumatic past and unhappy childhood; let's see something new instead!
By all means, but then, let's see it. Let's have it be more than just a quick McGuffin that comes out of nowhere, that she then immediately snaps out of off-screen with no follow-up. That's not backstory, that's phlebotinum.
they still become tasty treats for the demon if they're provoked into an open outburst of remorse
Whole point. You're right. It's a weird kind of demon.
Once you know that there are things that go bump in the night, you can't unlearn that knowledge.
Again, that's a fine point to make, on paper (heh). But in the reality of the story, it essentially means that about 2000 girls have been drafted into the fight - "chosen" as is repeated about 46 times in this issue - without having a say-so. And I think the issue is pretty clear about their ability to lead a normal life - at least under the current circumstances; they even have Faith ask that exact question before the reveal. Which is partly what I was getting at with the idea of coming up with something new.
As Sarah Connor would doubtless remind you, "Nowhere is safe."
Right. Sarah was chosen. She never got a say in the matter. She has absolutely no chance of ever living a normal life.
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Point, but only half a point. There's still the difference between Sunnydale Syndrome - people refusing to believe in the demons, constantly living in denial - and people calmly deciding to sacrifice their children rather than move 20 minutes down the road.
I found it rather refreshing, actually. We all know about Faith's traumatic past and unhappy childhood; let's see something new instead!
By all means, but then, let's see it. Let's have it be more than just a quick McGuffin that comes out of nowhere, that she then immediately snaps out of off-screen with no follow-up. That's not backstory, that's phlebotinum.
they still become tasty treats for the demon if they're provoked into an open outburst of remorse
Whole point. You're right. It's a weird kind of demon.
Once you know that there are things that go bump in the night, you can't unlearn that knowledge.
Again, that's a fine point to make, on paper (heh). But in the reality of the story, it essentially means that about 2000 girls have been drafted into the fight - "chosen" as is repeated about 46 times in this issue - without having a say-so. And I think the issue is pretty clear about their ability to lead a normal life - at least under the current circumstances; they even have Faith ask that exact question before the reveal. Which is partly what I was getting at with the idea of coming up with something new.
As Sarah Connor would doubtless remind you, "Nowhere is safe."
Right. Sarah was chosen. She never got a say in the matter. She has absolutely no chance of ever living a normal life.