Hello Figs & Mice!
I also just love your name! But Mother Elgee and I have shared a brain for a while now, so no surprise there! I agree Juilin always did get half a story, what a Warder he'd have made!
I also read NS really far along, after 4-5 rereads? It was great for context, and I liked seeing how it all started! Seeing how everyone set their course and putting it back in the storyline was great for me, but it did read to me like a quick dip back into my favorite world.
Please come down and visit the social side when you get the chance. I say down because we are at the bottom of the boards, but a great place to make friends and have fun. It's a bit like if rl landed in Randland!