[@Lovejoy] hm...I don't think she's ever been to the Omestrian capital.  And really, she identifies internally more as Lanostran -- she's no idea who her father was, not even a name.  But I could see her going, sure.  If nothing else, to see if the place has the answers she's looking for.

Totally cool with separating Ziotea and Rodion for a while.  It'll really drive home to her how much she takes his presence for granted.  ^.^