This is a terrific insight into the life and perspective of Neelix.  In the series Neelix and Kes' assimilation into the crew (not to mention the Maquis) seemed to happen so painlessly that it was largely ignored on screen, aside from a couple of episodes.  Here we get to see that Neelix really is quite different from the Alpha Quadrant crew members, and that despite his polite, eager-to-please outward nature, Neelix has some strong opinions on all that's occurring around him.

I'm guessing this story takes place shortly after he and Kes have joined the crew, given the strange 'newness' of the crew's behavior to Neelix.

Quite enjoyable.