I think it would be a good decision if I followed the same path as Shard. I simply can't devote the time to this story when I'm in the situation where I'm struggling with a Casual in the long gap between posts (not a downside at all; actually was an enjoyable tempo for me in the beginning), so I can't envision myself being able to cope with this too. It really was a great read though, and you've started something which is immense, I just can't give you the time. Feel free to kill off Spook in the most glorious or embarrassing death you can muster, I'll make sure I'll read it. 

I'm very sorry about this, but I'm sure you understand how these things can get. Long live the 417th.