[He didn't fight her assistance when it came to getting to his feet; honestly, her arms around him might have been the only reason he managed the feat in the first place. He swayed under the weight of his water logged clothing, shivering in his clothing in the effort required to remain upright. It was humiliating how much effort that took and how much his chest burned and legs felt liquified.

In so public a place too! No matter, he was up and that's what was important.

Her concern for his well being was appreciated, and he showed that by not refusing her assistance at present. He was shaking his head to her request.]

Your Shimmer is for you, Jinx. In it's current state mixed with your blood and in your body, it won't have the effect you hope for.

[He took his first small step to make certain his leg wouldn't give out on him.]

I'll have to survive with wound cleaning and bandaging for now. And I will survive.

[He coughed, wheezing from pain but unwilling to accept anything less. He had survived Vander's betrayal, and he would survive this.]

Help me off the beach, Jinx.