Um. I think you just sold another copy of Nameless. Because I don't generally do magical realism unless I really, really trust the author -- but if this is how you do magical realism, sign me right the fuck up.

Omigosh. This is so good. I totally agree with rm. Write original in this world. Keep the tatoo/penance thing, and the relationship that goes with it, because that is golden. I would read a book about just that. I'm also loving the prison justice subplots.

You're making me gush about the potential of this universe beyond fanfic, but as fanfic it's also working spectacularly well. I am on to the next bit right now...