Thanks so much, this was super helpful! It sounds like (at least for you; I probably shouldn't assume this across the board on only one data point) it's about how I figured and kind of hoped, where at least the lack of description doesn't jump out at the reader. (And if I do write original works, I'll know that's something to keep an eye on and try to push against my usual instincts a bit more.)

And thanks for your notes on what works well in the fics as well—those compliments were nice to hear. :-)