Martin's character now is kind of like Dumbledore in the seventh book. Not that that means much to people such as yourselves, Brian. But yeah ... we're kind of getting a look at a different side of his character, but in a good way. He's a bit eccentric, it seems. Heh. It was funny to follow his verbalised train of thought as to who his audience could be and what their intentions were. Though Ada may get pretty pissed pretty fast.

I'd congratulate you on your use of suspense to keep readers hooked, but I have this weird feeling you might already be aware of it.