Egwene expresses her impatience with whatever is delaying Moiraine, who received a message from Careen. Even Avienda, who sits in the room with her does not know. Guilt over her deception at being full Aes Sedai clouds her thoughts, especially around Avienda, who Moiraine placed with Egwene for unknown reasons. Nynaeve's impatience gets the better of her when she demands that they speak to the other prisoner, much to Egwene's anger. The two women engage in a contest of wills until Amico obediently turns to face the wall and awaits to be bound.