Dubh & Lasta

Dubh failed her Guardian's apprentice test, while Lasta failed his test for the Scout. Still wanting to get to work as one of Four Honorable Professions, Lasta suggested to Dubh they should try their luck applying to become a Scavenger. This meant they had to go to the capital city.

What were waiting for them at the capital? Is becoming Scavenger what they really wanted?