"The connection goes both ways," she repeats. "He will also be aware -- but that does not mean he will be made unable to help you, should such a thing come to pass."

A very faint smile.

"Lan saved my life more times than I can quickly count, as it happens."

The Aes Sedai hesitates, then adds,

"No, it does not, not all that often. Aes Sedai do not often marry."