On the tape, Cooper calls out, and is answered only by echoes.

Here in the study, Moiraine glances sideways at him as his recorded voice says,

"I'm alone."

"Again."

The Aes Sedai reaches out and lays a hand on his arm as the tape continues.

"I have to accept the possibility that I'm not going to make it out of whatever this is alive."

She opens her mouth as if to speak, but then shakes her head, silently. They continue to listen, as Cooper starts down the staircase into more nothingness, as he reaches a landing, as he remarks upon the temperature and a meditation technique.

Click.

"But you have." Moiraine's tone is soft and certain. "You live."