The first half of the update went smoothly, but apparently I have a pretty serious ear infection that's caused me to go the doctor's twice now. It's tough to type (or do anything!) when you gotta lay on your side for three hours at a time. Hopefully the weekend will go better, but worse gets to worst I can post the first half, which is more action filled, then post the second half later, which is the more plot-important half. Cross your fingers!