[Oddey]

This comes across as a surprise, as I was suspecting my story had been secretly disqualified for not using the theme well enough. But amazingly enough, I seem to have won, and will always cherish this moment, as one of my favourite on this forum. I congratulate everyone else who entered, for making this interesting, possible, and fun. I will attempt to read your stories sooner or later, and might even give my own review on them.

I was also surprised with the words sent in about my own story. I do agree that charaterization was my strong point in my entry, and I am glad I picked this one over my other attempt. To clarify for T-Nex, "Your secret is safe with me", refers to the white something denying that he cares for Tuchtsput. You did interpret the story correctly, just not what the vykker knew. I am tempted to tell, but it would ruin the mystique I had tried to create.

I also thank everyone for congratulating me.