/waves. Nils is named for the female lead of a comic called Platinum Grit. A super sexy mischievous yet powerfully competent person. www.amazon.com.au/Platinum-Gri...

I'd suggest trying The Warrior's Apprentice. Miles is a stronger protagonist, and I have a lot of fun watching him being smart in impossible situations. My fave is probably Borders of Infinity (novella).

She's such a classic.

Sime/Gen were such compulsive squick.