I adore this story - love how you mix humour and wordplay with a really thorny emotional and psychological dilemma, and how through it all Bradley's instincts for friendship and helping Colin/Merlin can't help but shine through.

Also, it was back in Chapter one, but I have to compliment on your "only proper way to eat an apple" line which was so apt and delightful I think I clapped my hands. :D