When you finally realize how many times you’re brushing with death already

And so it seemed like I would have a piercing. But that would be a story for another day.

For now, I put the earrings on my storage ring, and we'd stave off mastering water for another time. No matter, since I still had a lot of things to learn. Besides, Amarein's time was limited due to her status. It wasn't good for her to be away too long from the tribes. 

"So, we only have two days?"

"Yes, so we'll have you doing the purification repeatedly," she told me as we flew toward the cliff with Vrida. "On the cliff today, and while flying tomorrow."

"Can you explain further?" I asked, and Amarein kindly gave me an explanation.