Her opponent was upon her, gripping her jaw and sending his strange power into her body. The knowledge that she had to act, and act now, forced Alissia to struggle through the pain and focus herself. Her eyes cleared, along with her head, and she gripped a bolt and thrust it at the man.<br/><br/>Her jab was awkward, though, a desperate attempt which he shoved away with an elbow. She still held the bolt, her arm free for another strike.