Min finds Aviendha and Elayne, and after a long talk, they go to Rand. Birgitte forced Elayne and the others to be escorted by Guardswomen. Elayne is happy her Warder is focused, interviewing people and ordering more Guardswomen dresses, so she will not be too intent on what will happen when she meets Rand. On her inquiry, Vandene told her how to mask her Warder bond. They enter Nynaeve's rooms, the Guardswomen guarding the door. Nynaeve and Lan are with Rand. Rand begins by telling them not to trust any Asha'man besides Narishma, Hopwil, and Flinn. He also apologizes for sending the sul'dam and damane to the palace. He believes Mat is with Egwene, but Nynaeve and the rest don't tell him about Mat's predicament. He believes there are still Aes Sedai in the White Tower who are his followers