"That varies greatly, and depends on the people involved." A bird gets an absent glance, and then she blinks her lights and levels out homeward bound. "For some it can deepen to the formation of family bonds; for others it's only a working arraignment. But the mentor is always expected to look out for the student, and the student is expected to give the mentor at least a little respect."

She falls silent for a moment. "But such situations aren't very common these days. Most young people are trained at institutions set up for the process."