Very unique idea. I really enjoyed how you played the brainwashing card, esp. the reveal with Xander's story. Good work on blending canon characters convincingly.

"I've heard rumors that. . .sometimes people just go out on dates, without immediate danger of sex or demonic invasions. .

LOL!

Unfortunately that rarely happens on the hellmouth.

MORE!

Really good story. In a perfect world it would have made a really good episode.