"I see," the Aes Sedai murmurs. "Then as you refer to 'issues,' I suspect he may have mentioned that we did not part on the best of terms."

She shakes her head, very slightly.

"I found him to be a bright and engaging young man, but I believe that I may have given offense during our conversation. Unintentionally, as it happens, but the fact remains all the same. It is regrettable, to be certain."