Thanks for the feedback! I always liked Hughes and haven't written him very much. And right? Peter is righteously (and rightfully, I think) angry, and Hughes is more reserved, but still doesn't like what's happening.

Also, you're very welcome re: the teaser. I have around 1200 or 1300 words and I think I may have figured out both the transition I was missing and (more or less) the end, so hopefully I'll have something to post soon. :)