I will believe it when I see it. I think he's bored with ASOIAF and provoking his readers is one of his few remaining pleasures in this storyverse. But that's just my unprovable theory.

I am really not seeing the "beginning to delta back in." This story is sprawling ever-outward. Where, exactly, have we seen evidence that it is beginning to contract?

*high five* It was a definite instant classic. I feel like I've served the community by bringing it up again.

There's really no creative limit to what can be done well. I think there are fan writers out there who are better than pro writers.

I did not know this!

I, uh, ...

A brilliant Jezzie said the other day that it looked like his cheeks were trying to run away from all the crazy shit coming out of his mouth. I wish I recalled who said it so I could credit them.

For its, uh, literary value. Yes. A comparative study. Perfectly benign.

AO3 already has a tag for the Sherlock crossovers. Or will soon.

And Hiddles as Baloo? Peak sexy!

I think that absolutely qualifies as "enthusiastic consent." Do it!

Happy ending story. <3

A tuxedo in French is un smoking, so I think we should call them smoking cats.

I banish this comment from the greys!

It is a tale as old as time. My cat had the same story.

I don't understand how they can be unwanted. They're the best.

Anything less would be positively canid in its plebianness.

You do not have enough stars.

She sure dodged a bullet there. Or a speeding bullet train headed for Crazytown.

Well said!