Rule of surviving in an environment you're not used to. Eventually, you will be thrown into a situation you know jack shit about. Adapt or die is the law of life. And the assholes up here want to make sure you are capable of it.

[He shrugs his shoulders, turning his head and clearing his throat as he continues.

Right. Time to get into role.]

But I swear I've been up on my studies! I think I am finally set to try it! And I've been training with the other acolytes. Surely just a sip to get me accustomed to it should not do too much harm.

[Wow, he suddenly felt like he was twelve again.]