"I never said no." Faluel shook her head. "Let's call it a maybe. I'll take you in and treat you as my Harbinger, but I'll not perform the ritual. I expect loyalty and sincerity from you. Consider it probation. You can quit and I can kick you out anytime.
"Yet beware. If by the time I make my decision you have yet to show the proper resolve a Harbinger requires, I might be forced to kill you. I can't give off my secrets for free, so the more you learn from me, the greater the danger you are in."
"Thank you, Faluel. I will not let you down." Friya gave her a deep bow, smiling from ear to ear.
"Don't thank me, thank Lith. I gave a lot of thought to the speech he gave in front of the Council and I think he is right. They can't blame him for finding talented people.
