Because of the bad memories associated with the dormitory, Tris seeks refuge somewhere else. She finds herself in a hallway she doesn't recognize. This part reminded me of myself because often times I get anxious when I am stuck inside so I wander outside, not really paying attention to where I'm going. She hears people walking towards her and tries to duck her head, hoping they aren't seeking her out. When she finally does look up though, she sees Uriah. I was very relieved that it was him. I like him. Even though I know it will never happen, I can kind of see Tris and Uriah having a thing. I think the way she describes any somewhat decent male character in this book gives me that feeling though, so it means nothing really.
Because Uriah is a sweet heart, he takes Tris with him on an adventure that Dauntless born are those who make up the group. It's okay that she is a faction transfer though, because Uriah stands up for her, saying she needs to get out after seeing what happened to Edward. They board the train and Tris finds that a lot more people know her than she thought. Apparently she has earned some type of fame in Dauntless. From the way I see it, it is a neutral type of fame, but it definitely has potential to turn good or bad at any given time. Tris just has to be very careful with her actions. After making the leap off the train, it doesn't take Tris long to realize where they are going. Their destination? The old Hancock building, the tallest building for miles.
The group makes their way to the top of the building and once they have reached the one hundredth floor, they continue further on a flimsy aluminum ladder. Typical Dauntless stuff you know, no big deal. The big steel cable descending from the roof top and the black slings can only mean one thing. They are going to slide in a cloth sling down on a wire to the ground from the top of a one hundred story building. Again, no big deal. Tris's nerves get to her while she watches others soar through the air. But when Uriah's brother Zeke, straps her into the harness, he whispers, "Don't worry," in her ear. I don't know why, but I thought that was the sweetest gesture especially considering the fact that he doesn't know her personally. As soon as she leaves the building, she feels alive. She forgets everything and her eyes have been opened to an entirely new world. (Insert cheesy "A Whole New World" audio clip from Alladin here.)
The other members who've already made it to the ground have the help Tris to the ground, and this requires her to trust them. She thinks that takes more bravery than sliding down in a sling off a building.. Hahahah. She makes it alive, and professes her love for the thrilling experience. She finally feels like she is one with the Dauntless. This really spoke to me because I recently felt like I was completely accepted by a group, which was the speech team by the way. I felt like I was important to the team and that I belonged. It meant a lot to me, and I can truly say it was one of the best feelings in the world. The feeling is cut short when she returns to her friends though, as they are hurt that she left them and is being accepted by the other Dauntless. Luckily the subject changes and her friends get over it, but she can't get the images of soaring above the ground out of her head, or the wide grin off of her face.
"For the second after I walk in, I stand among a crowd of Dauntless, and I feel like one of them."
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