Hi Paul!
Just found time to finish this.
I admit that, at times, it was difficult for me to follow what exactly was happening (sorry, I was really sleepy... not because of your story, of course!!), but I still liked it very much.
I especially loved Beta's comments. Her (?) first appearance had me ROTFLOLling, thinking 'how inspired!! Definitely something Paul would do'.
Beautiful story. Keep writing
See ya,
AnnaBtG.