Tyn coaches Shallan on the value of sounding and appearing unimportant, stressing how accents and mannerisms open doors a lighteyes cannot. She produces eyedrops to darken Shallan’s eyes and advocates practicing bold personas. Tyn also mentions a big job gone wrong and a team that never returned, briefly revealing concern before masking it.

Nearer the Shattered Plains, the caravan halts at the sight of four mounted men. Shallan and Tyn step forward to parley. The riders, from Dalinar Kholin’s personal guard, question recent bandit activity. Tyn provides details, while Shallan worries about the Kholin connection but keeps to her role.

At Tyn’s push, Shallan adopts an exaggerated Horneater princess persona. When the patrol leader, Kaladin, seems skeptical, Shallan feigns offense and demands an apology in the form of his boots. Confused but eager to end the confrontation, Kaladin surrenders them and departs, noting the roads ahead should be safe. Shallan breaks into laughter, joyspren swirling.

Tyn debriefs the performance, emphasizing that confidence and straight-faced audacity are essential to successful impersonation. They plan to refine Shallan’s Horneater accent as they continue toward the Shattered Plains. Shallan considers padding the oversized boots, and Tyn chides her persistent kindness even as the lesson in deception takes hold.