Stay with me

"Finally, you're awake!" Lank beamed with joy upon seeing her stir in her sleep.

"Lank?" Gia muttered in confusion.

Taking her hand in his, he nodded his head in affirmation.

"What happened?" She held her head, trying to sit up straight.

Talking in her surroundings, the white drapes and tiles on the wall and floor, coupled with the smell, she could easily tell this was the infirmary.

"You passed out due to the strain on your magic during the umm..." he coughed on the last part, unsure of how he could describe the spar she had with the other female gift user.

"Did I win?" She looked up to Lank.

'You nearly got yourself killed and you ask me such a stupid question?!' Lank facepalmed.

"I think where you are should tell volumes on the outcome." Lank rolled his eyes.