I did write a bit last night - that counts as today, doesn't it? Managed to integrate the personal background of my newly minted character into the story without it seeming too forced; at least I hope so. These parts always come to me a lot easier because I'm hopelessly obsessed with detail - and then suffer like a dog when I have to omit 80 per cent of it or else my readers would die of boredom. * sigh*