Thanks, both of you. It's a load off my mind to know that this thread will keep going, I tell ya. I'll promote you both to Co-GMs and PM you with the details. As for the current plot, to keep things neat and tidy, I'll post for Duncan setting off alone to infiltrate the missile base, while the rest of the team heads back to Balamb. That'll keep him safely out of the plot for the moment and ready to return if/when life stops raping me.