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I think based on the novel that she was beaten down by the other kid, she fainted on her own suddenly. It isn't uncommon for someone to faint, still not the best thing to happen during a fight. She isn't conscious to actually defend herself even though she is totally capable of doing so under normal circumstances.
*that she wasn't beaten down*
Sorry autocorrect
Bruh whyd the author have to go with the damsel in distress?? We all know Tess should be on par with him by now but the author leveled her down to be someone who can’t even handle a side character... ugh