Take all the time you need. You can't pour from an empty cup.
Looking forward to seeing more of Naraka and Pax. For being where he is right now, I think Pax is exactly the type of person Naraka needed to meet first.
Thanks for the kind words. I want this story to be the best I can make it so I'm thankful people are patient. I have so many characters to show off as well as the world itself.