She didn't need a dictionary to decipher the meaning of his expression. She winced anyway, even having expected it. Pippa lifted a shaking hand, saying slowly, "I don't understand what you said..." she closed her eyes for a moment and then said, "The doctor is sure... and I am sure... I haven't bled since the day I met you... Not that you understand. Not that either of us understands each other!" she said, clearly frustrated.

She wasn't feeling well. She stumbled backwards and then moved to sit down heavily. DO. NOT. FAINT.

"Viktre..." she said ever so quietly before the darkness overtook her for a moment. The girl started to slither down almost jointlessly from the seat of the chair.