42! Thanks so much! I'm glad you've enjoyed the story. Each chapter had its own little chalenges, but they also gave me a chance to explore various aspects of different characters-- hence why I got to have room for Gabriel in addition to the Petrellicest! I keep saying this, but Gabriel was not originally meant to be as big a part of this story, but he just kept writing himself into scenes, and being all compelling and stuff. He wanted to be redeemed, man!

Anyway, thanks for commenting. I'll keep writing as long as people keep reading :D