In which a new day begins with mixed omens.

This chapter really illustrates the relationship between Daav and Kareen. (And, even is his absence, between each of them and young Pat Rin.)

Another subtle bit of Liaden culture here, tying in with what we’ve already had: that Daav, however careless he may be of getting dirt on the rest of him, takes great care to keep his face clean.

It appears to be my fate that whenever I say here that I don’t remember any other instances of a thing, another will present itself within the next few chapters.