I didn't make the connection until recently, but yeah, a lot of the traits that make me want to hug Rimmer are the ones that make me want to hug "Stephen".

You don't feel sorry for "Stephen"? Gosh, I hope that changes. (And, as stellar_dust dissected in a comment on the last chapter, Jon and Stephen have things to learn too.)

I'm glad you like the "Jon" characterization; and Stephen will get to host ... ooh, I see how it's hard to know what to call it ... serious!TCR in a few chapters =D