What an unusual pairing, but you make it work very well. Gripping, romantic, fascinating and thought-provoking. When I finished reading I had Billy Joel's "This Is The Time" running through my head, particularly the refrain although the entire song fits this fic beautifully:
This is the time to remember Cause it will not last forever These are the days To hold on to Cause we won't Although we'll want to This is the time But time is gonna change You've given me the best of you And now I need the rest of you
Very fitting, indeed, and I adore your Minerva. Very well done!