No one would want to admit they're a channeler (which a female Tinker "going to the Tower" almost definitely is)- you become an excellent candidate for having a role. An Aes Sedai is likely a roleblocker, a doctor, a Mason or a Darkfriend. I hope I'm not drawing undue to attention to ya here, Talic- I think that that's a pretty obvious conclusion to make.


So really, the only thing Talic's done is be a little suspicious at first. I'm not sure how I'd have played it, myself- maybe I'd just say I was from Tar Valon, or maybe even lie about my nationality to begin with. Hm.

Anyway, Talic's definitely not cleared, but none of us are. The explanation is pretty consistent with his actions, though.