She jumped, startled by my voice, her thighs tensing beneath my head. "Satori-kun! You're awake! I-I was just trying to ease the pain." Her voice was high and flustered, fingers trembling slightly above my chest.
The healing light flickered with her surprise. "My [Aura of Respite] can't fix broken bones or internal bruising, but it can... soothe the nerve signals. Make it hurt less." Her words tumbled out in a nervous rush, her cheeks flushing a charming pink that crept down her neck.
"I'm not as good as the real doctors, but Professor Carmen said it would help until we get to the infirmary."
I finally sat up, wincing as a sharp pain lanced through my ribs. The movement sent black spots dancing across my vision, and I had to brace myself against the seat to keep from falling.
