Far too long, but couldn't bear to lose enough to get it down, I couldn't resist telling an actual story within the story, anyway here's my entry
Some great entries in so far, as tricky as this one may be, with so much going on, it is such a good one for seeing where people take it!
I agree with you. This is one of a kind and it's perfect for our format.. that hellacious mastro @gwilberiol!