temporal-structure

This chapter is a meta-textual reflection on narrative viewpoint choices within the subplot, specifically debating whether to use Johanna, Peregrine, or Woodcarver as the perspective character. The narrator leans toward Johanna despite potential difficulties in following dialogue, as it facilitates richer descriptions of wildlife. Additionally, there are embedded research notes and questions about character plausibility, temporal pacing aboard the Out of Band II (OOB), and historical references that inform the story's background and thematic depth.