[He straightens. He has nothing to lose by saying the truth.] Yes.

It shouldn’t be at all possible for us to meet. …the data I’ve collected over the years give conflicting accounts and my dreams, add a dimension to the story. But nothing was complete even when I helped High Elder Bailu look into what people remember of you.

[He gets up and sets about collecting some vines. He works on building a small trap for fish with some vines and sticks as he says,] The controlling presence of the Preceptors has been broken. She is free to do her duties as she sees fit.