[ thinking of space as a really large body of water makes it easier to relate to what amos is saying even if he's using words that he doesn't recognize. if he could also spend his entire life out in space, he would. ]

I'd rather not be called a Belter under any circumstances. [ sorry but that's a weird thing to call yourselves. ] Where I come from sailing isn't only a job, it's also a way of living.

[ he glances to amos to see if he agrees. ]

I sailed under no one's flag but my own. [ he sounds rather proud of the fact, but the best is yet to come. ] From one realm to the next.