We're new to all this, so we're still figuring out where to post things and nobody really 'knows' us yet here -- so we're really really grateful when someone finds our fic, and for the feedback and the encouragement we're getting. I'm so glad you're liking this -- I'm a huge fan of the slow-build too (obviously) so that's the way this story spins out. (And the way things often happen in real life, too, imho). Hope you'll keep reading!