Memory Lapse (2)

"Cough," Mikael cleared his throat to signal Aurel, getting her attention. When he finally caught her eye, he gestured for the vial in her hand so he could drink it.

"Oh, here you go, sister," Aurel said as she approached him, rushing until she was beside his bed.

She gave it into Mikael's extended hand, placing it on his palm.

Mikael opened the vial, feeling the cool glass against his skin. He promptly drank the last dose in one go, letting the familiar minty taste settle on his gums and tongue.

He coughed a couple of times as it went down, sending his body in a few spasms.

Aurel tried to search for some water in the bedroom. She looked around frantically, her eyes flickering from one table to another. However, she found not a single pitcher in sight.

"…I, I think I'm good now," Mikael said weakly, stopping her from searching the entire master's room. He cleared his throat and added, "Thank… you, Aurel."