[Gabranth wasn't the only one waking up in a stupor. Many opened their eyes to find themselves in unfamiliar surroundings. At least Fran wasn't on the verge of death before she got here. If she had been, she might have wondered if this were the afterlife. It would be a sorry disappointment if it were.
Earlier, she was up and has already explored a bit. Naturally, she noticed the only familiar face this place had offered so far. Eventually, she wandered back just in time to see that Gabranth was sitting up on his cot, looking as dazed as one might expect.]
You are awake. Your condition is improved?
[Sure looks like he's not dying anymore. Which is weird because she knows he's dead. Or was dead.]
A!
Earlier, she was up and has already explored a bit. Naturally, she noticed the only familiar face this place had offered so far. Eventually, she wandered back just in time to see that Gabranth was sitting up on his cot, looking as dazed as one might expect.]
You are awake. Your condition is improved?
[Sure looks like he's not dying anymore. Which is weird because she knows he's dead. Or was dead.]