An Answer

Summary

Rand observes a storm and feels his wounds ache, dismissing Lews Therin's whispered comment that pain proves life. Davram Bashere enters wearing Marshal-General regalia to report that Seanchan negotiators are willing to make peace but demand a personal audience with Rand al'Thor and the Daughter of the Nine Moons rather than Lady Suroth.

Characters

• Rand / al'Thor — Stares out at a storm and feels his wounds ache, dismissing Lews Therin's voice. Receives news that Seanchan negotiators are willing to make peace but demand a personal audience with him and the Daughter of the Nine Moons.
• Lews Therin — Whispers that pain proves one is alive, though Rand deliberately ignores the presence in his mind.
• Bashere (Marshal-General of Saldaea) — Enters wearing Marshal-General regalia to report that Seanchan negotiators are amenable to peace but insist on meeting Rand al'Thor and the Daughter of the Nine Moons in person rather than Lady Suroth.