I finally got round to reading this - been away from regular 'net access and all.
And jeeeeez damn. That was perfect. Both in terms of drama and comedy. Setup, puzzle, then payoff. Didn't see it coming, at first...got an inkling with Thibor's line about the grave being for him...that was inspired. Just enough of a clue to sweeten the payoff.
I also think I'm with Sofaspud, at least, in being amazed at how you write our characters better than us. =)
-- Acyl
And jeeeeez damn. That was perfect. Both in terms of drama and comedy. Setup, puzzle, then payoff. Didn't see it coming, at first...got an inkling with Thibor's line about the grave being for him...that was inspired. Just enough of a clue to sweeten the payoff.
I also think I'm with Sofaspud, at least, in being amazed at how you write our characters better than us. =)
-- Acyl