i also agree w you!! when they do interact on the captain’s orders it always seems like a gentle conversation. the captain just seems like a bad choice but who knows what can happen w the rest of the story. the captain could very well have a major character development arc which i think is being foreshadowed.
For me, i feel like there isn't something outstanding about coda. Especially since MC isnt really that op(like in Turning) so the dynamic needs for a stronger partner so the plot advances and will be more interesting for others because if they all the same as other sife character in fantasy like this, how will the plot go?
i’m also pretty confused on the guide verse but i really want our mc to be with Coda. i can feel the second male lead syndrome coming on strong . Coda and our mc would be perfect for each other but ofc he has to be w the asshole Captain