[ The turbine ends up splashing more cold water on him, but it's brief enough at least, with him getting deposited on the shore. He grabs at his towel and the hot water bottles, applying them immediately, before shouting at the natives. ]

That totally counts! I was in there long enough! Your silly little superstition now applies to me, same as any other challenger!

[ He turns to Metal, referring to him with a term he's started using since Sage arrived: ]

Thank you, son.