Hmmm, yeah, I read the Eastin interview. I am grateful that the guy gave us this show, but could he please stop commenting on it? He doesn't understand his own characters.

I also prefer the option with Neal going into security consulting. It's more complicated than becoming a thief again, because obviously the art world knows Neal as a thief, and Neal can't really have anyone wouch for him because it would raise red flags. That said, it's certainly not impossible - someone would just have to take a chance on him. And now I really want to write that fic... hmm. Maybe I will.

You're welcome and I'm happy if this post gave you any interesting thoughts :)