I'm glad the descriptive text for the Avalanche team was not too over the top. As ex-military, I have a certain fondness for military technology. I'm glad it did not bore you.
I try to find non-lethal ways to deal with animals and giants (wink). Finding new ways to make HP spells work for the storyline is a fun challenge.
Oh yes, they are certainly attracted to each other!
Always a pleasure to read your opinions, Anne!
--Jim