(surely a clear indication that I am going to fail) - You're not going to fail. Positive mental attitude.

I think even with the angst I am going to need to avoid reading Chenzel until I have written some of my own - I need to define my own characters before the boundaries get blurred. - Yeah, that would probably be best. But we know me and my patience. i.e. I have none.

I am pleased that you are OK even if you do go around hurting animals - I didn't hurt it!!! It was in a fight. I was the one who took it to the vet and got it fixed!!! I'm the good guy here.