Oh, thank you so much for your kind comments! You are so awesome to give such thorough feedback - please know that it is *greatly* appreciated! I do hope that the rest of the story doesn't disappoint you.

I've never seen Veronica Mars - I didn't realize that Alona was on it. Good for her!

Ah, Rome. You've been, then? Such a glorious place! I hope to go back sometime soon. Actually, I'd love to live there, at least for a while. I suppose that will have to wait for some time in the future though.

Thanks again for such a generous read of this story. You're full of win!