great follow up! That end, man!!!
i like what they're saying with the Luke storyline but the western civilization thing is still a bit weird to me (but i get what the purpose of it).
spoiler for chapter 17

the bit when they get to the shore of Florida was very reminiscing of illegal immigration & i enjoyed the description that accompanied it, including and highlighting the bit when Luke greets them with a sword at the throat while saying "welcome to the USA"