Thank you so, so much. Wordiness need not apply; everything you've stated in your comment is everything I'd hoped to achieve and put across in the story. Most of all, I'm very glad to know I didn't take these characters out of character, as I know this situation I've spun for them in this fic is one that isn't a typical situation they'd be in at all.

Thanks so much for reading and for leaving such thoughtful feedback. :-)