"....leaving a cloud a clihce he tarnished...." - excellent, clever writing, Darren.
Again, and I am repeating myself I know, the imagery throughout is excellent. Mountains dropped in Australia, Deserts dragged by their corners to the north pole - super imagination shown throughout.
I love the ending of this part - the humorous, sulky "Have it, it's your problem to solve"

I no longer read these wondering what to expect - I go into them looking forward to more excellence. Don't disappoint me, Darren, lol
All the very best until the next instalment,
Ben

Reading so many? I have just begun!
Darren, in seriousness, I am thoroughly enjoying them and I really am not just saying that. They are a real achievement, you should be proud of these.