Oh, yay! I'm really, *really* pleased you liked it!
I was originally just doing the picture, but the story started forming over the long process of doing the image (I had to have something to daydream about while I was swearing at uncooperative flaming chickens with ostentatious plumage ;) ). I'm totally delighted that you like both, particularly because I don't write very often :D.
Also, I get to have two comments from you over it, which warms my greedy heart :D.