This was so beautifully engrossing it was really hard to make notes. Another completely immersive masterpiece. The dialogue is so believable, the characters given just the right amount of depth, I just got lost in it! The characters fear is relatable, and reading it, you feel the tension. The depth of character relationships created in seemingly simple exchanges is brilliant. I love the ending, and the mystery, and what have they found and who is Tom, why does he guard them! Jeez another story of yours I will be thinking about for days, and I am still wondering about little steampunk Betty! Thank you very much for such an exceptionally enjoyable entry!