I’m away for the next couple of weeks in the morning, so I can’t continue this. Just wanted to stick my thumb in. Take it or leave it. My tone doesn’t match.

Thanks for the comments & the sequel, Kraken. I think your tone is fine and I’ll definitely take it. Just waiting for the original author of this storyline to get his 2 cents in.
Stoner, you out there?

Nice job. This was the first avenue I was going to take. Then I came up with 2 more possible sequels. I was letting them stew a bit before writing. Go ahead and continue this Nightengale (you certainly don’t need my permission.) I’ll add another sequel to the previous ficlet – just to see what it stirs up.