If I can manage that much.

[She appreciated the encouragement. Maybe when he got back and she had a little to drink she would try standing up. Getting up right now just seemed precarious.]

[Still, when he did return and pour some water for her, she gladly accepted it and took a long drink. She had been more parched than she realized.]

Mmm... If they're going through this. We should try calling them later. Er, well, you might have to call them, or wait until I sleep this off.

[Because she could guarantee she was going to be tired after this.]