Water water everywhere

Groggy couldn't even begin to describe how she felt. Her head was pounding and she felt like she weighed twice what she did, likely from the amount of water she swallowed. It wasn't sitting well with her, but she wouldn't allow herself to vomit. Wasn't very lady-like, after all. Even if she was nothing more than a handmaiden to a prince, appearances mattered. Vomiting in front of the Prince wasn't a good appearance, regardless of how ill she felt. As the ringing in her ears started to cease, she heard the end of Griffith's words. Perhaps if she had the energy she would have a witty remark for him, or at least one that she kept  to herself. Instead, she forced herself up despite the world spinning.

"I'd never, my Prince." She purred weakly with the smallest amount of teasing she could muster, tired eyes looking over his drying body for signs of injury. Her body ached everywhere, but maybe that was a good thing. If she felt everything, then that meant she wasn't not feeling something. Pain was better than paralyzed. As she tried to gather her legs beneath her into a more appropriate position, she hissed through gritted teeth at the pain. She wouldn't allow herself to think about it though, and quickly tried to distract herself with any injuries he may have instead. "Are you hurt anywhere?" The concern in her voice was genuine, chin tilting to gaze around him to search his side for anything he may hide from her.

"Speech!"

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