Part 2, Chapter 4 Motes Such as You Summary

Walking along a side corridor, Toby catches the scent of smoke. Fire is the most destructive force on a spaceship, consuming the oxygen and breaching the hull. Toby locates the blaze, finding a group of family members clustered around a small debris blaze. They reminisce about the carefree days when the Bishops just plucked the plentiful crops and stole whatever they needed from the mechs. Toby is surprised to see Cermo among those crouching around the fire.

Several members of the group begin to criticize Killeen, saying he has no idea what he is doing. One of the Trumps defends the Cap'n, and Toby does as well. Toby leaves reluctantly, summoned to the Bridge. They are drifting through the luminous strands of the Magnetic Mind. The Mind asks if they belong to the...