She does not let satisfaction show on her face or in her eyes, but Moiraine is certain that the fact that Raguel is asking about that which might be done rather than sitting sunk in hopelessness is no small thing.
"Begin with seeking knowledge," she says. "Changes such as this -- if your future is set, that is, of which I am by no means convinced -- are complex in the accomplishing, and direct or insufficient efforts may have unexpected results."
"But to know the possibilities is the first step in finding a way to move between them."
Dark eyes meet his and hold as Moiraine adds, more gently,
"I will help you as I can, Raguel."
It is a risk that may be a shock and she knows it, but at the same time she well remembers how he had reacted before upon seeing her channel. It is a risk worth taking, and so the Aes Sedai opens herself to saidar. As a faint golden aura shimmers into being around her, warm and bright, she offers him both her hands.
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"Begin with seeking knowledge," she says. "Changes such as this -- if your future is set, that is, of which I am by no means convinced -- are complex in the accomplishing, and direct or insufficient efforts may have unexpected results."
"But to know the possibilities is the first step in finding a way to move between them."
Dark eyes meet his and hold as Moiraine adds, more gently,
"I will help you as I can, Raguel."
It is a risk that may be a shock and she knows it, but at the same time she well remembers how he had reacted before upon seeing her channel. It is a risk worth taking, and so the Aes Sedai opens herself to saidar. As a faint golden aura shimmers into being around her, warm and bright, she offers him both her hands.