What is unique about the world on which Kin Arad appears in the opening pages of the novel? What discussion does Kin have with two of her workers on this world? What is unusual about this discussion? How does this discussion reveal to the reader the unique aspect of Kin's job? What does this scene say about Kin's personality, her long life, and her aspirations in life?

Who is Jago Jalo? Why has Jalo come to Kin Arad? What work has Kin done that leads this man to believe she might be interested in what he has to show her? What is significant about Kin's work? What is unique about this work? What is unusual about the way in which Kin went about this work? What does Jalo have that causes Kin to become interested in his story? Where does Jalo claim to have...