When the ter'angreal was allowed to grow quiet, they - were - not - there. Not even the city patrol, so Tema has been told. But I believe it means the Dragon Reborn will appear somewhere above Toman Head, in Arad Doman, or Saldaea. Even after they reach the Tower, even after they've learned what to do and how, for months they need to be led, step by step, by a sister, or by one of the Accepted.
And you know very well why you could never do that. Perhaps your conversation will be interesting. He shied away from the thought. The third time, Sheriam intoned formally, is for what will be.
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