Learning now would be much like learning how to swim right after diving into the ocean. However, similar events are organized reasonably often. I've no doubt you'll be more at ease next time, should you choose to participate again.

[He almost starts absent-mindedly playing with Lightbringer's free tassel, but stops himself in time. This is not the moment to use even more energy.]

Still, I do hope that the rest of this day was a well-deserved opportunity to relax and discover the cuisine of other lands. Heavens know I've plenty of new recipes to try once I return home.