So, I hate to be a disappointment but I think it's pretty much safe for me to say at this point I've given up on this (although, you probably figured that out by now). As much as I love the feedback I've received so far I kind of went into this story blindfolded, not really knowing what the whole plot was going to involve, and some parts of this story are a bit out of place and I'm not exactly happy with the way it's coming out.
Anyone who wants to pick this story back up, you're more than welcome to do so. Or, if you have other ideas you'd like me to write, please do let me know your thoughts. In the meantime, thanks for putting up with the infrequent updates on this, and thank you all kindly for your feedback.