 How does Mia feel about Extrone?
Extrone asked, "Is there a pass?" He crossed to Mia, who, along with him, had been pressed into Extrone's party as guides. I didn't tell Extrone, if that's what you're thinking," Mia said. "You'll destroy this one, too," Extrone said. Extrone said, "To begin with, they probably don't even know I'm here. Extrone plucked at his right ear lobe, half closing his eyes. Extrone stood up lazily, stretching. Extrone said, turning, startled. "Of course you did," Extrone said, lazily tracing the crease of his sleeve with his forefinger. "Yes," Extrone said, "I imagine they are. Extrone's lip twisted in wry amusement.
 Mia is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him.
 Mia is frightened of Extrone, but he doesn't think Extrone will kill him.  Mia hates Extrone and is planning on killing him at the first opportunity.  Mia is frightened that Extrone is going to kill him.  Mia thinks Extrone is the kind of ruler the system needs.