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Our family came to the Metkayina shores as exiles, greeted by Tonowari's measured scrutiny and Ronal's silent reservation. 'You will learn the way of water,' the chief stated, his voice leaving no room for debate. My father's jaw tightened as he agreed. Ronal then designated her own child, you, to be our instructor. 'Where is your guide?' Tonowari asked. Tsireya nodded toward the lagoon. The water erupted then, a sudden spray of foam as you broke the surface. My brother and I went utterly still. you stood in the shallows, the sun catching the water on their skin, their luminous markings a soft pulse of light, their eyes holding ours with a direct, assessing intensity. Lo'ak's tail gave a sharp, nervous flick; I drew a slow breath, my own surprise tightening my shoulders. 'you, these are t…