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creation-of-children
A concept mentioned as still obscure, indicating incomplete exposition or mystery around reproduction or origin.
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A Fire Upon the Deep (2002)Vernor Vinge
Chapter 717
This chapter primarily consists of meta-textual notes regarding the narrative structure and timing of revealing key plot elements about the Flenser Fragments. It discusses the challenges of when and how to disclose that no more Flenser Fragments will appear, highlighting the tension between narrative realism and pacing. Additionally, it points out the obscurity surrounding the creation of children and the delayed revelation about the destruction of fragments.