Gale held the glass to her mouth as Xiaolin drank the awfully bitter drink. She didn't complain even a little, even though her state didn't let her ingest everything in one big gulp.
Xiaolin had no clue what was in the drink to make it so bitter. It was like pure herbs without any superficial flavour. Considering her condition wouldn't let her digest anything potent, the drink should be some slow-working ingestion that would help her regain strength.
"Do you need water?" her master asked after she finished swallowing.
Xiaolin nodded as the bitter taste remained in her mouth.
Gale poured water into a different glass, understanding her dilemma. He made her drink another glass of water, holding it to her lips.
"Now tell me truthfully how you feel," her master asked in a softer tone after she finished.
"Sore all over," Xiaolin answered. "It ached even with a little movement. I'm completely exhausted."