Thanks Eetu! It's always nice to hear from you!
Yeah I was actually going back and forth on this a lot when the deadline got close. I think that in combination with wanting that instrument to be the focal point of the piece and have everything else evolve around it, I wanted it to be slightly in front/more dry than normal. But listening back I'd agree it could still be more spacious.
I always appreciate your feedback, and thanks for listening :)