Oh ... wow. *hugs* That really, truly means a lot to me, especially since I know he's your favorite. Thank you so much. This is especially good to hear because I do worry sometimes that I'm not managing to write a sympathetic Neal (though ironically I think I probably write a better Neal than Peter, because I KNOW that I often whitewash Peter's flaws -- he can totally be a dick and a fuckup sometimes, and it's hard for me to write that, whereas I love Neal but it's a little easier for me to maintain a clear-eyed view of both sides of him, the really sweet guy and the con artist).

You know, honestly, one of the things that helps keep me in fandom (besides the fact that I just can't let it go emotionally) is that every time I make one of these whiny posts, people are so incredibly supportive and warm and kind -- it is very humbling and flattering, and it makes me feel a little ashamed to get so stuck on the negative side of it when there is so much that's good in it too, and so many wonderful people that I would never have met if not for this silly show.

And to return it a little bit -- I absolutely adore your comments; long chewy comments are the kind I love the most, and you always give wonderful feedback. I feel bad sometimes for not being able to say much more than "thank you" when you've given me a huge long feedback comment, but I really do appreciate them very much and I'm always delighted when a comment notification from you pops up in my inbox!

*hugs*