Fair enough, MdG. The delays thus far have been entirely on my end. Still, I appreciate your permission to continue freely.<br/><br/>Also, I didn't think of it but I did sort of spectrally kill Eshalu's buzz by bringing in the shade. Whoops! Somewhat ironic how death (at least in the specific circumstance of fulfilling her role as a hunter) is exciting, but sober thoughts of life (if remembered and now long-gone) suppresses the resultant hunger.<br/><br/>And, as always, thank you both for your patience. I just wish writing weren't so inexplicably hard for me, lately!