My Orthia:
She got Lightsteed after I managed to find someone selling UW Lightspeed. Ricochet is kinda temporary as I'd like to get a Rook so Ricochet can pal around with Artfire.
Since I missed Nova Star, and will likely NEVER have a Greenlight; my "Orthia" Uses whoever I can get. I'll have to get her off the shelf so will take a picture later.
I'm not sure I'd call it side stuff, its not picking up from last week; but its setting up the second half of the season.
Lifedeath pt 2
Both sides of this are important to the narrative, even if its not picking up directly where last week left off.