Yes, I can't wait. She's always been passionate about striders. I'm sure I'll learn as much from her as she will from me.

I do wish her parents would've let her become my apprentice. A girl like that is meant for the outdoors.

I'm happy to help the Dilvasels. I trust they'll get back to me soon.

Well, I suppose I can't say no to an old friend's child. Why, I remember when she was just a little girl. Her mother used to bring her along on trips. Talnesa had to drag her away from the platform because she wouldn't stop looking over every inch of the beast. Silt striders are truly incredible creatures. Now, where was my pen? Here you go. Show this to her parents. It's a letter letting them know I'm willing to take her on as my apprentice.

Ah, Talnesa's girl. Yes, I remember her. It's good to see her taking an interest in our line of work. But if you're here trying to convince me to take her, I understand that old Llandras isn't quite on board with it. I have two sons myself, you know. Both off to greener pastures. So I know how he feels. I want to respect his wishes.

So Beron Tharyon wants to take charge of Reryna's learning. Fine. I suppose I can trust him to take care of her. Honestly, I think I just didn't want to see her go. It's a dull life being a miner. Lonely, too, since my wife's always away for work. It makes me happy when I come home from a long day and see my little girl. But I guess she's grown up now. If she's really serious about becoming a stridermaster, I have no right to keep her cooped up here. You can tell her she can go.

Don't talk to me about fantasies. My daughter will be staying right here, where she'll be safe.

We'll start getting her ready soon. I want to make sure my little girl has everything she needs when we send her off.

An apprenticeship? What do you mean?

An apprenticeship? Don't talk to me about fantasies. My daughter will be staying here, where she'll be safe.

We'll begin making our preparations soon. I think it's fitting that I should bring her to Othrenis personally.

Beron said yes? Why, that's wonderful. I know my girl will keep making me proud. You should show that letter to my husband.

I wish she got her chance, but I guess if she's agreed to work in the mines, that's that.

If Beron can take charge of her training, I can't imagine Llandras having a problem with letting her go.

Reryna might be able to learn under Beron Tharyon, the stridermaster in Othrenis. Beron's an old friend of our family. He's a good man. Loves his stories, but you can learn a lot from speaking to him. If you can convince him to take her on, I'm sure even my husband will agree to let her go.

Now I'm getting nervous. But this is what I wanted. Thank you once again, %PCName.

You got uncle Beron to take me on as an apprentice? And my parents agreed to it?! Oh, that's perfect. Now I'll finally be able to become a stridermaster. Thank you, %PCName. I don't know what I would've done without your help. I'd like to give you these. They're books from one of my favorite series. I'm sure you'll get some enjoyment out of them.

Uncle Beron's apprentice? Yes, I'll do it! Please. This is my best chance. Get him to take me. I'm sure my parents will let me go if he does.