you brought it on yourself miss twiddle

 Well, it's the now annual procrastinated-on-yuletide race to the deadline. This time with extra levels like 'family Hanukah party in 6 hours' and 'don't have internet at home, have to find a cafe to upload'. 

ETA: well, a complete story etc. is up and posted, at least. Now let's see if I have time to pull off the wacky crossover treat I promised myself I could fiddle with if I finished my assignment...