A vertical slash of light pierced the darkness of the forest clearing. The two black-clad men on guard snapped to attention as a lone man stepped out of the Gateway. The two guards, once realizing who this man was, stood up even straighter and gave a salute.
"Tell Scipinus to meet me in my tent right away." The man said to one of the guards. The guard turned and ran into the camp. As he reached the camp many more guards were dispatched to find the man known as Scipinus.
"M'Hael, are they much farther?" the remaining guard asked.
"You speak out of turn Corlan."
"Forgive me M'Hael, it was just my curiosity"
The M'Hael stood still, silently appraising the old guard.
"You've been an Asha'man for about ten years correct?"
"Yes sir. I was among Rand Al'Thor's Companions at the sealing of the bore. I was also his personal bodyguard before Moridin took his life."
"Go and find a replacement and join me and Scipinus in my tent. I have a proposition for you that I think you will like." Then without warning M'Hael Damar Flinn turned and strode into camp. The black Aes Sedai flag crackled louder and more forcefully the minute he entered camp.