Self insertion? And I think it was interesting how you did all that, the explanation of his religion helped as well but what I believe Ed is is some sort of knight to the rescue eque guy. You know the ones, it just seems like he thinks of himself in a superior way at points, forever trying to protect and encourage the delicate damsel in distress. Granted, Ed is a very in depth character but I just haven’t gotten a grasp on who he really is yet. He’s a gentleman like guy right so why did he think those thoughts first? I honestly don’t know if I’m taking everything out of proportion right now but I’d love to get to know the character better is all I’m saying. Again just like to be sure that it’s definitely not me criticizing you or your writing ;) EDIT: Actually just reread your thing again and it makes more sense than it did the first time, sorry for the fuss...I think watching too many episode of The Office fried my brain for a moment there