He staggered a bit and dropped to a knee, like he had overextended and lost his balance, letting the dragon get into position for the breath. Just as he released the breath, however, Caiaphas used the last charge of dimension door on his boots, reappearing against the dragon's flank, still kneeling, and desperately stabbing with the sword again, this time aiming at the soft belly. It wouldn't move fast with its guts hanging out, he figured, and hoped it worked. If not, he was out of charges, out of magic, and dealing with a much more powerful and pissed opponent.