I'm the peon who used to call myself north_bound and haunt this story back in the days...

New username, new times - but I'm still back here now and then, re-reading this story. And, well - I still love it like crazy! Just thought I might dare to ask - you did mention a sequel, is there still a chance of one? No pressure, but that would be rather amazing...

Regardless, just wanted to let you know that this story by no means is forgotten! :)