"You kept up well," he noted softly, keeping his flying leathers buttoned up on the high peak they'd landed on. "She's growing well. I don't believe long range scouting is your best option though." No, Reds did not deal well with prolonged solitude and neither did their riders.

When the weyrleaders commanded though, he obeyed. And they had commanded he offer teaching to any who asked. "Why did you wish a long mission?"