Wow. Holy shit, this story is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the Sam voice, and the little details, like Ellen being smarter than people give her credit for, and being grossed out that he's not paying attention ot personal hygiene. And the part where Tyrol thinks the band ruse is moronic, and the paint chips and the opinion surveys. And the conversation with Boomer is particularly well done. You show both her genuine frustration and helplessness, and also her self-pity. The contrast between her and the other Eight was well done, and I loved the detail of the Eight coaxing her guard dog into standing down. I love the idea of them interacting with the Centurions.