Happy Mardi Gras, everyone!

Fic notes for my public: I have revised a spot in Chapter 6 that was not consistent with canon: if you spotted it, good for you; if not, I'm not telling. I have linked all the chapters I've got posted so far. I have plans for chapter titles beyond the story title and chapter number. And I have posted Chapter 7. All I can say is: you have been warned.