Hello, thank you @flaccidfervor for your indefatigable kindness, and the rest of you for all your concern. I understand @flaccidfervor felt overwhelmed with constant requests for updates, so let me assure you that I have survived. The result seems unlikely though, so if any assassins need some practice, let's see how far my luck can stretch.
Also, @flaccidfervor, you chose a picture of me taken at a funeral. Amazing coincidence, brava.