Summary
Deanna begins her training at sixteen alongside a new, mysterious apprentice named Lissa, bridging the gap between them through their shared work.
An Apprentice's Beginning
Highlights
A New Arrival
Deanna, sixteen, prepares to start her long-awaited training. Unlike previous apprentices who were family members, she is joined by Lissa Grey, an outsider and pastor's daughter, who has come to learn the family trade amidst the backdrop of war.
Shared Skills and Secrets
Despite the expectation to work in isolation, Deanna approaches Lissa to collaborate on the required sewing tasks. As they work together, they discuss their upbringing, their shared frustration with waiting until they were older to begin training, and the practical necessities of the lifestyle they are preparing for.