"You'll go no farther than you can will yourself to go, I promise." Tarentek answered. "I suppose it is true that water can behave that way, but that is not the only way it can be. Water can flood and destroy, but it also gives life. It can provide transportation for trade and commerce. Water can weigh you down, especially with wings like yours, or if you wear a lot of clothing, which can absorb water and make it more difficult to swim. But, you can also use its properties to your advantage. When it flows, you can flow with it. A strong swimmer can move through it with little effort."

Holding firmly onto Onyx's hand, Tarentek took her only to the point where the water reached just above her ankles before stopping. "Let's stop here a moment. Tell me how you feel."