Thank you! I honestly do think it's my best story to date (although conversely the one getting the least fb! LOL! Although I note that's a feature all over LJ and in the fandom right now - I've never posted a long story during the summer months before but it IS noticeably quieter!). Having said that, it's lovely to share it with those, like yourself, who are *really* enjoying the ride :-).

What I'm most proud of is the complexity of the plotting, the fast pacing, and the exploration of the themes. It's really given me confidence to produce something like this and I'm thinking it might finally be time to write that OC novel that's in my head!

I love all your insights into both the heroes and villains :-). I think you are completely right about Tony and I can guarantee that what happens next is not what anyone will be expecting *g*.

I think Walid's big mistake is not just underestimating Tony but underestimating the effect Tony has on Gibbs - it's when they work together that they become dynamite!

Thanks for your great feedback!