The spell only lets a few seconds, but it leaves her dizzy and struggling for breath. She's not sure exactly when he scooped her up in his arms, or when she reached out to clutch the front of his shirt in a fist.

"M'fine," she mutters, even as they enter the med bay. "I'm fine, I swear." She's broken out into a cold sweat, though, her head pounding as she tries to catch her breath. "Just... need some water."