Let me know what you think! Intrigue, relationship stuff, and lots of questions.

General Newcomb was always an interesting character. This depiction of him is very well done.

"You'd be fine." Uh oh... this has a distinctive feel of foreshadowing.

Foreshadowing, Amy? Would I do that to the gentle readers?

Yes. Directly or indirectly, yes, I certainly would.

Good eye.