Ah, Kaethel. You have no idea how thrilled I am to see this. I'd read the NWH I a few months ago and I was absolutely enthralled by it. So I flung myself into the group of people avidly waiting for the sequel. By some fortuity, I actually reread NWH just last week, and that has me perfectly primed for this.
Very interesting first chapter. I'm really liking Dave, and the rebirth of the real Lois.
Thank you for deciding to begin posting; add me to those ready to cheer you on.