“I’m happy for you, Elayne,” Egwene said. “And for Rand. I’m not certain what I think of the timing. You should know that Rand is planning to break the remaining seals upon the Dark One’s prison, and in so doing, risk releasing him upon the world.” Elayne pursed her lips. “Well, there are only three seals left, and they’re crumbling.” “So what if he is running that risk?” Nynaeve said. “The Dark One will be freed when the final seal crumbles; best if it happens when Rand is there to battle him.” “Yes, but the seals? That’s foolhardy. Surely Rand
