I've been thinking a lot about the storms. I wonder if they are a side effect of the rifts or of the process that is causing the rifts.
Kinda reminds me of Phillip Pullman and The Amber Spyglass. I won't spoil it in case anyone has it on their book list, but I think of the end of the book when they find out why exactly the dust is flowing.
Anyway, great part. I've been a feedback slacker lately, but I have been keeping up with this fic and enjoying it.
JD