Worst of all, Kylara's irresponsible behavior was the reason Brekke lost her queen. Brekke only survived because of her ability to hear fire lizards, and because she had F'nor. Kylara went catatonic (as her queen disappeared between, too) and died soon after, and good riddance !
That's what psychopats do, they bully down and charm up. They are very dangerous to other people's mental health - and in this case probably also physical health.
At least no one will find it suspicious that Jevikel seems upset and moody in the next few weeks, while trying to conceal how he feels about Kadim. And we know they somehow make it through the winter, before leaving in early spring.
Good luck for the boys being sent up in the hills again. Kemi did the right thing in running during the quake and in the confusion it may take longer before anyone tries to find her.
At least Eric is finally able to express what's on his mind. Good for him. It's not something I've ever had trouble with (outspoken is putting it mildly ), but I can see how it's progress for him.
Well, maybe Kemi made it on her own first and inspired the guys to follow, but hopefully they went with her most of the way and thus learned the route to Benden for later use. Or else she was caught and her (sad) example made them plan better. But at least she went before there was any Thread about.
Interesting how Andy interpreted Eric's statement of 'What's the point' as meaning how he and Adam felt about Eric as their wedding guest. My initial thought was Eric meant 'What the point of going to social events if I'm not comfortable and it ends in me feeling alone and unhappy.'
But no matter how Eric meant it, the statement made Andy aware of how badly wounded Eric was and how it's still a struggle to stay in touch and open up, rather than retreating into his shell. Andy and later Rob will have to do most of the work to repair the damage, but at least Eric wants things to improve.
Bitrans are known for gambling and a love of entertainment, but also for being somewhat lazy and feeling entitled. But maybe they have some redeeming features like being less prudish and bigoted when it comes to sexual attraction. This would make Kadin more relaxed about being gay and more willing to admit it. But Jevikel will have to warn him about his father's attitude.
Kadin was lucky to get assigned to one of the only kind persons in the Hold. And Jevikel is lucky to meet someone who can broaden his knowledge of Pern. Of course, it may take a while before they realise.
They had the chance to go look for Eric when Andy asked Rob about him, before they went to the library, but they missed it. And apparently Eric didn't hear that part, but if he had gone into the library instead of lurking, all of them would have greeted him happily, and things woud have gone differently. Oh well, least said, soonest mended. Eric should just pretend he had gone home already, if the trio of inattentive guys bring it up.