"So, to get this all straight, you're being attacked by an unknown group, of unknown strength, for unknown reasons. You have to place yourself in an exposed location, to protect civilians, and you suspect that the people on your side may not even care much for you, and will likely punish you on return for actions taken. Am I missing anything?" "You're forgetting the part where we're both exhausted from injuries and overuse of magic." "Ahh, right. So, what are our odds?"