Hurray! *Applauds* This was wonderful. I loved the mix of domestic and national matters, as well as the nods to our own world's political absurdity (e.g. "entertainment correspondent" - what the heck?). And cheers for the West Wing reference - the Rosslyn episode is such a good one.

I'm terribly intrigued about Orion's reasons for repatriation. What's his investment in the bill, I wonder? If he opposes, does Sirius have anything to do with his stance? Or is he secretly the reason the bill remains on the table?... I'd love to see the potential father-son confrontation from this situation.

This was so worth the three years' wait! Thank you for this real treat. Happy holidays!