I agree with the value of the first person perspective. Even though that is what felt right from the beginning, I have played around with different styles in my head, but it loses that noirish fell - to me anyway. The fact that so much of the narrative takes place inside the protagonists head is what drives the story, and gives it its particular feel.

Thanks again for your feedback. I am excited for what I can achieve with this story, but also apprehensive to not destroy the start that I have created. That mixed emotion that fuels the author. I will be dedicating myself mostly to this story for the time being.