One truth, at the moment, is this: Merrill was tired and without magic, she passed out, she had a dream in which multiple curiosity spirits were dancing around her in the form of wisps (they're likely still in the area, but are staying further back from Justice and the Templar, just in case), and she's suddenly been jolted back into the waking world by an argument.

Twitching her fingers, just a little bit at first and then more when she realizes there's another set in hers, Merrill tries to sit up almost immediately. Feverish and weak, she doesn't get very far before she groans and flops back down, squeezing James' hand in hers.

"Creators. Why is it so hot in here?" Because you have a fever, Merrill. "Were you two shouting?"