Loved the shopping expedition.  William is very sweet.  Also, loved Buffy's reactions. 

Great start.  Love the idea, but poor dear sweet William.  B needs to get off the pity pot and for a change take some _personal_ responsibility.  I know  it's all about the plot and no doubt there will be a real change of heart aka metamorphosis for this silly silly little girl.  Would it be unkind to hope it's a painful transition?  

It's a novel approach concerning our little band of merri-makers I look forward to seeing how you weave and duck to make this new dilemia work itself out.

Ta :)

What a unique plot idea!  I am enjoying this very much.  Poor William adrift in a place where he is unwanted (and how typical for the poor fella).  Hum.....two of him...the possibilities (sorry, I was distracted with the lovely thought).  William is darling though and I loved this exchange: "Actually," William said. "Most gentlemen in my time don't wear corsets."  That was just precious.  I hope Buffy will give him a chance to  become a friend even if she gets HER Spike back.

Looking forward to seeing where you take this tale.  Very well done thus far.  Good voices, everyone acting in character and nice visuals (lost William in modern stores/restaurants).

Kathleen

Very good start!  I can see it all so plainly.  At least poor William is in England!  And the old castle must not be too strange, except for all the modern appliances and stuff LOL!