"Now you're getting the idea." Azmuth smirked. "However, given your earlier spill, you have your own uphill climb to work with."

He likely didn't have to remind her of how cutthroat some Galvans could be. Her fainting spell telegraphed weakness, and likely the more ambitious assistants in the tower would likely try and use that to drive her out.

"We go to my personal lab after making it through the gauntlet. I'll spare you the walkaround as I make sure things are still on track."

In a way, it was almost a challenge. She could go to his personal lab and wait for him (though what a treat that would be) or she could show that her earlier lapse was just that: a lapse.