On the other hand, I am sort of worried that it will ruin my braincanon and I will be sad. Is this what open canons are like?

I know EXACTLY what you mean! I'm excited, though. Excited & kinda worried.

Re: the Age of Steel scene - YES! I have a huge grin on my face! That is pure awesome! I wonder if there is any good fic that deals with the two of them in that reality. Hm...off to look.