She grimaces to herself; time was running out on her ability to hide. And from the looks of it, Xarces was being rather enthusiastically digested- whatever his plan, Alizome hadn't seen or heard a hair of it. That added up to an altered tactical balance in favor of exposure and an attack. She'd be grabbed- probably she'd be eaten- but it'd disrupt the ritual and she'd have bought more time for the cavalry to arrive. In one fluid motion, she spins out of her hiding place with arrow and bow high, aiming and firing an arrow at the priestess without halting... and then, standing by the door, adds, "Excuse me, I was looking for the acolyte who tried to cast that spell on me before he got rude. Are either of you...?"<br/><br/>[[Surprise round: Move action to head for the exit while still keeping sight on the priestess, and then firing.<br/><a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/147408">Sneak Bow Attack</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+8</span><span style="font-weight: bold">19</span><br/><a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/147409">Bow Damage + Sneak Attack</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">4d6</span><span style="font-weight: bold">17</span>]]