Thanks, everyone! One of the reasons I use this board to post stories is that, although I may have the basic plot worked out, the comments usually give me ideas to make the story more interesting, as they have this time.
For those who haven't read the Dagger series before, I'm providing a list, in sequence, just for convenience's sake.
Dagger of the Mind
Dagger's Edge
Assassin's Dagger
Doppelganger
Blind Man's Bluff
Countdown
Priorities
Vanishing Act
Charade
Heritage
Unforeseen Consequences
Christmas in Metropolis
Daddy's Little Girl
Suspicions
Nan
