Take your time, rushed work is rarely as good as otherwise.
Question about the names. Do they work well? I wanted them to have an obvious sci-fi feel without resorting to "Omega" or 'Ronaokaa" or something. And I didn't want them to be confusing, either -'Zephir," Zaire," "Aria," Rea," "Raura." Are they too much alike?
The names work perfectly! They're something not quite familiar, but not out right weird either. And being in ways similar, you could see that theey're related,
Great updates on Katka!! This story is really good. Great job Mandy!! bd