Bab 48: Fiona, the well-woman (2)

"Wait a minute..." I expressed, swiftly stopping her from activating her gift.

As she turned her head to the side and looked at me from the corner of her eye, I couldn't help but notice the raised eyebrow and blank expression on her face. With a hint of curiosity in her voice, she asked, "What is it?".

Immediately, I said, "Do you mind sharing a few details about your gift before you continue?" I watched as her expression transformed from suspicion to curiosity, and finally to understanding.

As she turned around and stared down at me, I could feel the weight of her gaze. "Truthfully," she said, "it's not every day that someone asks me about my gift, so I'm not sure what to say." But then, to my surprise, her lips curved into a smile as she continued, "Go ahead, ask me what you want to know about my gift?".