Yes, and then you would have recouped your energy and we wouldn't be dealing with the fact the spell rebounded and now you're in the same state of poor health that I am. The saying about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure is extremely applicable to current circumstances.

[He's a goddamn regent, he could have changed things last minute. It wouldn't be ideal, but it'd be much better than this.]

What you need to do right this instant is take pain killer, eat something, and rest for the day. Believe me, at this point I am an authority on dealing with these injuries.

[He breathes out, aware that there's irritation creeping into his tone.]

Maybe the rebound will wear off after that.