Thank you for your kind words. They cheered me at the beginning of a tough day.

I had great, great fun writing Magneto. I remembered an interview in which Sir Ian had been grateful for the more Shakespearean quality of his speeches in X3. I decided that I would write dialogue that, if Sir Ian were to receive it, would please him.

I'm very interested in Magneto's relationship with Mystique. She is his loyal follower but does not fear him. Sir Ian says they're lovers.

Thank you also for your kind words on my Kitty.

Next chapter... yes, I too look forward to it.