Ooh, good description of Nine. I've never lived there, but I've been a frequent visitor, and I always thought that tension gives it the best of both worlds. I know not every agrees with me on that account, however.

I admit, I haven't seen much of the hostilities you describe between Seven and Eight, but then I've never resided in either one; maybe the recent infighting in Seven has overshadowed that to a certain extent.

;)