[Codi quirks an eyebrow at him, although her similarly lopsided smile says that she's making a game out of this.]

I admire your color sense.

[Okay, she's done now - time to actually do what she's told so she doesn't get into hot water with her instructor. The fight leaves Codi with a sigh like a deflating balloon.]

I don't think it's a matter of want but need. I'm out of mana to heal myself, so. Doctor's orders. [She pats her hands on her thighs, winces. That was a little too hard.] Let's see what you've got!