Summary: Buffy, Giles, and the Scoobies find themselves in the employ of one Mr. Pock: mysterious owner of The Shadow Company, a travelling entertainment troupe of questionable account. How, why, and how need answering; the only thing certain is the show must go on…Oh, and there’s Spike. Set in the summer between seasons 4 and 5.
**Challenge/banner by Twinkles.**

Categories: Between Seasons (any), Canon-Compliant, Challenge Response
Characters: Buffy, Giles, Original Characters, Spike, Willow, Xander
Genres: Dark, Dramedy, Mystery
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations, Violence
Challenges: Explain this banner:
Completed: No Chapters: 2
Word count: 6,940 Hit Count: 692 ePub Downloads: 15
Published: February 14, 2021 Updated: March 12, 2021


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1. Welcome to Pocktown by Girlytek - Likes: 20 Comments: 15 Word Count: 3,280 Hit Count: 438 Published: February 14, 2021

This story became very strange, very quickly, because it decided it wanted to be canon-compliant rather than a crack-fic. Look, I just work here: there will be far too many think-y thoughts and far too little sex, but I will try to satisfactorily answer the Three Excellent Questions. If that piques your interest, well then, step right this way…

2. Rubycon by Girlytek - Likes: 16 Comments: 10 Word Count: 3,660 Hit Count: 254 Published: March 12, 2021

I’m sure no one intends for a month to pass between updates: this fic has proved tricksy, and I apologize to you on its behalf. Thank you for your patience, and thank you for reading :)

Lines from Restless and This Year’s Girl.