Well said. I want to add one more thing (as far as motive goes) - Edit 1
Before modification by Deadsy at 08/05/2011 03:03:01 AM
Others often accuse us of ignoring the world around us. They think we only look backward. Well, that is inaccurate. If we are distracted, it is because we look forward, toward those who will come. And the information, the knowledge we gather . . . we leave it for them. The other Ajahs worry about making today better; we yearn to make tomorrow better.
If Verin had any hint of the future that Aviendha sees, then she would take an interest in making sure Aviendha has a chance to change it.