Chapter 8, "Tell me where to go," is live on AO3.
"Even now you seem surprised I would compliment you so." His stance shuffled, widening ever so slightly, mouth turning in that very specific way it did when the Exarch would address her. His eyes creased in a way she could only guess matched the very same. "Think of me what you will, but do not ever doubt my confidence in your abilities, your intellect included. 'Tis not only the strength of your arm which serves those who hold you up." A pause, pregnant enough to carry a great consideration within its waters. "Perhaps we have not done our duty in ensuring you knew this about yourself. Possible we always assumed you already knew the bounds of your greatness."
At this rate, I should finish the Endwalker arcs by the time Evercold drops. LOL