It's so odd that you said that, since I had a nearly identical experience with Johnny. My initial reaction to him was actually pretty indifferent. I think he sneaks up on you as a character. Now I just adore him. I'm glad you like the way I've characterized him. He was one of the harder characters for me to get a feel for, but I think he's finally coming into his own in the story.

Yes, a cheat to remove that overlapping floaty problem would be great.

It's a great line. *grin*