Liandrin tells Egwene and Elayne they must accompany her to Toman Head to save Rand, Mat, and Perrin. Min and Elayne invite themselves along.
Egwene and Elayne are hanging around in the novices’ quarters with Nynaeve and Min. It’s all girl talk and commiseration, which leads to Elayne asking Min if it’s all going to be worth it in the end. Are they going to become powerful Aes Sedai? Min starts explaining that she doesn’t like to read friends, but cuts herself off when she notices something new — everyone in the room is in some kind of danger.
Only moments pass before Liandrin walks into the room. Yes! I’ve been wanting to see more of her ever since she started talking like Yoda in chapter 5. Why was she talking like that? Will she do it again? Want to know, inquiring minds do!
Liandrin sends Min and Elayne out of the room, then tells Egwene and Nynaeve that the boys from the Two Rivers are in danger. An evil from Shayol Ghul that is hunting them, and Egwene and Nynaeve can help if only they will accompany Liandrin to Toman Head. What exactly for? Never mind that! No questions!
Elayne and Min return once Liandrin leaves. They’ve eavesdropped on the entire conversation, and there’s no way they’re missing the chance to get away from the White Tower.