Ok, since most weren't there, I thought I'd throw this out for anyone who had read chapter 6 but hasn't commented. THe chapter is pretty straightforward, so there's not much complicated.
By Kije's council, I'd already decided to give them "jobs" though Peks is so phenomenally bad at it that the soldiers actively invite him to stop doing it, so his activities remain essentially the same.
The rhythm of the smith's work distracts Peks from thinking, so he feels safe: he won't fall back into his "seeing/knowing things," but I think I need to make the gift more pervasive in his life for that to be recognized. Assent/dissent on this assessment?
Gaero and Jacik are little more than plot devices with names. Are they effective enough? Does their minor role/development distract you?
Talk to me about the clarity and pacing of the chapter after the knights arrive.
I'm trying to make it clear that, as Kije says, that the local knights are the local knights seems all form but little substance, but they at least PRETEND and nod at being helpful. What I'm not sure is coming out is that the people fall for it, most of them like these guys and think they're heroes. All this contrasts with the Imperial Knights coming soon, who are actually really good and dedicated, but aren't so trusted or loved.
Any other comments?
