The Mezzanine

This made me laugh hysterically, because I recognize people, factions, and myself in your descriptions of shippers (though I don't do Xander-shipping. I actually don't have someone I ship him with. I've decided I like the guy - it was a hard decision made with pro and con lists on tumblr, but I don't ship him with anyone). Anyway, the apologist fic. I've probably read some. I've probably enjoyed some. I've probably hated some. But all the same, I still like the more well-rounded characters who have faults - and who own them. I think this is why characters like Spike and Damon appeal to me, because they know they can be dicks but occasionally rise above their baser nature (or indulge in it, usually fueled with plenty of alcohol).