Eragon, with his new found energy is actually starting to keep up to some of the other elves. He also seems to be developing sharper more defined characteristics. With his new elven look he seems to think that this will change the mind of his crush. Sadly for him this is not the case. Saphira was rewarded with the old armor of Glaedr.

 

 Saphira has grown considerably and has still a long way to go, for Glaedr is almost twice as large and can speak to his rider fluently and can finish each others thoughts. Saphira and Eragon can speak to each other but still cannot know what the other is thinking without them coming out and saying it. This is a crucial attribute to have in war because they become one. For example id Galbatorix thinks they need to turn left Glaedr automatically does so. This will be a connection that only comes with time. Saphira and Eragon have been together for but three years. Whereas Galbatorix has been with Glaedr for more than two hundred years.