A-ha, so those are the cliches. ;-) Then, yes, I'm aware of them but I didn't notice them as in they didn't feel like cliches in this story - you know, like something old and overused. They felt just right, an integral part of this story, fitting in perfectly and seamlessly, and a proof that cliches are not a bad thing at all when written like this. :-)
Also, what I forgot to say the other time - I enjoyed your OCs very much!
Also, what I forgot to say the other time - I enjoyed your OCs very much!