In the predawn darkness of Benden Weyr, the dragonriders prepared for Threadfall. Lorana joined the preparing riders, along with Ketan. A dragon coughs, and Lorana stumbles. She lies and says she merely lost her footing. After the Weyr departs to fight Thread, Ketan asks which new dragon had the illness. Lorana replied that it was Caranth, B'nik's dragon. B'nik ordered J'ken to turn his wing over to his wingsecond, T'mac, due to his dragon's illness. He tells him he can help with the Weyrlings, freeing up P'gul. Lorana approached B'nik, who promised to let B'tal lead the next Fall.