*cackles* Oh, sweet merciful sugar-coated shadows, I think you have slain me with laughter. I hope you're happy with what you've done.

Of all the wonderful things (Ansem and Elaeus being utterly unconcerned! Poor Ienzo not knowing what is snow! Even being a mad scientist bent on VENGEANCE!), the one I like best is the little hints of backstory that you just toss off here and there. As a backstory junkie, I find this made of win.