(Also, unconnectedly, it brings into focus for me the way that the story managed to create a totally pagan cyberpunk vibe, which I'm really enjoying).

Okay, I am wayyy too delighted by that description. Pagan cyberpunk! OMG, I love it so much. My two favorite things, like peanut butter and chocolate. Ahem. Yeah, Jensen (being an English prof before this mess) is not used to killing. Unless you count freshman who plagiarise from the class textbook.

Thank you! And I'm glad I could relieve some of the crazy mid-semester stress.