Love the story. The idea is brilliant!

*cocks head*

You...I...what?

Excellent crackshipping! Made me go O_o and have a few thoughts on Unfortunate Implications about Older Mentor-Like Figures, but it certainly succeeded in getting attention. Bravo on Going There! I also liked the Firkragg and Phylida subtext (well, text) in chapter 5. And I thought the soulstone safety device was good. This story's written very much in your style. You've created an interesting plot and quest to go with this AU premise! I like it - it's original. :)