Alissia groaned with the sudden intense pain.  Shuddering with the effort, she sought cover behind a support pillar holding up the balcony and loaded another bolt into her crossbow.  As soon as she was able she would fire yet again at the spellcaster.<br/><br/>Next time, she told herself, kill the fucking mage first!<br/><br/>That is, if there was a next time ....