[ Great, one of those tenacious guys. At least he wasn't trying to, ugh, flirt, which was the one silver lining in this annoying situation.

Normally Kongwai would get the more obstinate ones alone and punish them relentlessly, but he didn't want to risk getting into unnecessary fights without his book and robes. Time to try to talk his way out of this. ]

No need to worry about me, Doctor. I've already been cleared for release by a kind nurse earlier since I'm perfectly healthy now. After all, my symptoms involved floating, and as you can see, I'm just as grounded as you.