*blushes* Thank you! Your words mean a lot to me, and I'm very glad you enjoyed this story!

Well, in truth, when Brian asked that, it was a) pure diversional tactics, because he wanted to think about what Curt'd said later and then come back to the fight when he had ammunition and b) a spur of the moment thing, because the idea aroused him and he's whimsical like that (to me) ;)

You're completely right about Curt, he does intend to try and make Brian see that what they have is not to be treated lightly. *nods* ....damn, canon kills me. >.