The moment that really stands out to me in this chapter is when Senzei and Damien are talking about Calling a rakh and Ciani shows up. Even without her vast array of knowledge, the core personality trait that led her to be a loremaster still shows up when she asks "How do we know that?" and forces Damien to admit they were assuming things.

It's such a good moment, both for showing her strength and will, and for characterizing the men by their reactions: Senzei, who parrots things he's been told to try and comfort her with knowledge; and Damien, who looks more closely and admits fault and thereby gives greater comfort by acknowledging the wisdom of Ciani's question.

I also love Damien's pragmatism and sense of humor here, as they talk about Calling a rakh:
[Senzei] "It may not like us."
"We may not like it," Damien said dryly. "That's life."