[ As soon as Nowi lifts her arms up, the breath he has been subconsciously holding leaves his body in form of a sigh. Granted, it doesn't prove that she isn't hurt, but it does prove that she has enough energy to move about. It's a lot more than he can say for some of the soldiers in the infirmary tent right now. Putting aside how valuable this girl is as an asset to the army, he's just glad she doesn't have to join them. He hates to admit it, but seeing people in pain stresses him out a lot.

An awkward bashfulness creeps around him now that he knows the truth, but the trace of relief in his voice is harder to mask as he squares his shoulders. ]

Geez, you sure gave me a fright, Nowi ... [ But at least now he doesn't have to practice his rudimentary first aid on her? That's one good thing that came out of this. ]

Oh, my name is Ricken. I am one of the mages here. Nice to meet you, I guess?