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She was too aware of the realities, too aware of the possibilities. Accepted and novices alike listen when a sister speaks, and do as they are told. Dizzy, he felt as if his skull were splitting open and his eyes were being pushed out of his head. Gulls cried, wheeling above the harbor.

Loial often had that effect on him. It is your destiny. He has no more control over his fate than a candle wick has over the flame. All right, Rand.