Thanks for the input Zool
Yea, I've been thinking of themes to input. I don't want to get too shakespearian(sp?), but I'm debatting father/son conflict mixed with self-esteem issue about living up to his father's(and for that matter the people's) expectations. I don't want to give too much away, but I think this might become more evident in later chapters(which I'll post in due time..sorta;))
Vishn will be a pivotal character, though I haven't quite decided on what to do with him exactly...
First person is actually a stretch for me. I personally like third person omnicient, but I wanted to try this in a first person to get a more "walking in the shoes for a mile" type of feeling. I think later on it gets more interesting, but as always, thinks are subjective to change.
You're criticism about the show, don't tell situation I like a lot. I can see it after reading the story over again, and will probably take out some, but I like having a few to add a insight to the main character.
As for idle thoughts, I think you'll be surprised what I do, you'll just have to wait and see