What can I say; I just love it when there's a deeper meaning present, a more thought-out idea than just straight forward "following of the characters" If you know what I mean.
And I love reading author notes. Sometimes they add to the soul of the story.

Sorry if I seem to make no sense, it's sometimes hard to express myself in English ^.^ but I try :)

Also, I am curious as to when you plan on updating "The Long Surrender". I was thinking about it the other day and missing a new chapter! Specially after that very teasing ending :)