Thank you. That makes much sense to me and my bewilderment surrounding the mysterious hurrahs for this fic. I think in metaphors and images quite a lot when it comes to ordinary life so I don't need anyone to explain the "real thing" in exact terms to me. I find that boring. Also fandom politics mainly make me sad and impatient.

For what it's worth - and I am competely serious in this - I would rank you very high on the list of BNFs according to my personal definition, which factors in incredibly wonderful fics, fascinating and wide-reaching knowledge, and a generous and kind fandom persona.

[/sucking up to a BNF] ;)