It seems I owe everyone on the ML a humble apology.  I neglected 
to put a 'private replies only' tag on my request for information 
regarding Key.  After Tobimaro's spoiler and Lurker's response, that 
has become all too apparant.  Sumimasen, minna-san.

It does occur to me that this points out the futility of writing 
fanfics based on Key the Metal Idol, because regardless of where 
one stands regarding her humanity, one is either going to be a 
spoiler or just plain wrong.  A pity, that; and there were a lot 
of (private) enthusiastic responses, too...

So, between these two things, I'm going to save Tybalt the trouble 
and temp-ban myself.  It's not like I would have anything important 
to say, anyway.  I want to thank the dozens of folks who responded 
with 'write this fic' (sorry about this) and others with copious 
information (special thanks to Crikit-chan... maybe we can collaborate 
on something in private?) -- it would seem as if Key is well on her way, 
by those indicators.

As am I.  Don't worry... I'll grab my spatula on my way out.

Sayonara.

Ucchan