How many times does Rich have to say he chose the species when he put together the full story, and that the species of MITD is a crucial part of the story?
edit: I say "How many" because he just said it again in his latest Patreon Q&A post.
I'll take "6" in the betting pool I assume you're starting.
"You are what you do. Choose again and change." - Miles Vorkosigan