wow, this is so wistful and perfectly paced and very, very reminiscent of the quieter, contemplative moments in canon. and also hopeful ones :) wilby is a complicated place, and people are complicated people everywhere, so this is a very fitting exploration. loved duck's appearances here as well—he's got a very specific calm kindness about him in the film, and in this fic too. the last paragraph in particular is very powerful. beyond excited to see your dS fic!