Wow - I'm having a hard time crafting a response to you! I'm so pleased you gave it a shot - I always warn appropriately so readers don't have to read things they don't like and I don't have to hear about it afterward (especially because I am about as patient, tolerant, and forgiving as Snape). :) I'm always impressed by the stories that stay with me for days, and to think that mine may have done the same for you is really honoring. Thank you for taking the time to tell me so. I'm so very glad you enjoyed something out of your comfort zone. :)