Galt, Be it fiction or not, the depiction of your psychological limbo is just off the charts. To me, this is by far your best piece I have read. My only comment would be on your delineation of New Haven and Bridgeport. ...Trust me, if you're ever under the azure sky of New Haven, You'd never ever want to go near Bridgeport, of course if u've been to both the cities :). (personal bias) SitaraJyu, Hearty congratulations! See your presence, even prompted the hermit king (kalankistan) to respond :)