I am so behind on my replies, it's not even funny. And I'm bad too in not delivering the ending yet, argh!

Thanks for all the kind words on the giant! It's true that she was totally designed to be a Whedeonesque-style monster, with a very modern attitude, whether that makes sense or not. : )

Can I say I half expected mama giant to start nursing baby giant on the spot?

Heh! I'll admit to having considered it briefly. But I couldn't quite decide on our heroes' reaction.