hey if nothing else i have learned from being married to a writer, is the importance of research. When elsha and mjy wrote the kira and mardy series i was sick of hearing about and reading about freakin vikings that is all he talked about. On the whole Noir thing that is how Mjy talks in real life he says hey hold the tiller so i can lite this cigerette. Or hey what’s the skinny on that tall drink of water. Since i am married to someone who talks that way i can say research more next time so when ever you write you can speak the main characters voice in your sleep. like a noir detective wouldnt put on sneakers, they wouldnt ride the bus it isnt noir they would take the trolley or the subway, those are dark things. good story though i liked the end. you have a lot of talent studmuffin. I expect great and wonderful things out of you.