This is simply marvelous! I'm almost speechless here, thinking, what can I possibly say that hasn't already been said in every review I've seen this week? The 'scapegoating' charm is pure genius, and it's little things like that which make me love this universe so much. There's a limitless font of creativity just waiting to be tapped, and I take ridiculous amounts of joy and pleasure each time someone manages. Like a child on Christmas morning staring at the presents under the tree. This entire story is just that, really, and it was a pleasure and a joy to read. Thank you for sharing it with us!