alliisara: "Then" should be "They". Fixed now, thanks.

Gillsing: If it makes her feel better, let Akiko think it's an apology. ;)

gnibbles: I've not seen Monsters vs Aliens, so that resemblance is entirely coincidental. But don't let Akiko hear you compare her to a cockroach.

Nandan: Thank you. Donations have been coming in, but I suspect I just don't have enough readers. Insufficient luck, alas.