You never take the easy way out in your stories (I've added this fic to "Dangling Conversation," "The Sadness of Eros," and "The Burning Time" in my personal slash stash) and bring such convincing depth of pain and passion to these two complex, intelligent, troubled men. And your writing is amazing, with richness of vocabulary and precision of style, all leavened with humor. Truly, HP for grownups--I salute you!