The Introduction to the Continuation

Well, well, well, my dearest darlings...it has been a long time, has it not? It's just that I haven't been house-sitting as much for people with internet access.
Due to a fresh inspiration (thank you Mumsy for reading The Cloud Garden!), I have decided to continue the Story. Yes, thank you, please hold the applause for now. I guess that the beginning had to mature (not unlike fine wine, cheese, and tennis shoes) before I could add to it.
So, without further ado, Here It Is.