[ Her eyebrow lifted, as did the corner of her lips, as she took in the change in confidence from the man. Different than he had been before, but not so different that every step had been taken in his heroes journey. There was more that they had to do, more changes to come. But he was on the path now. It was progressing as it would. ]

I would like to see how far you've come, Rand. How else will I be able to help you if not for knowing where you are?

[ And she did intend to help him -- guide him. Yes, perhaps that should be her new sister's job, the Heroic Intercessor to her villain, but since she did not have one, she would have to do the work that Providence had so often did, and do the work of both. ]