Katherine looked around and chuckled lightly, "Retreat to where? Every direction leads to more bandits. And if I was that injured, I doubt I could move that well."

She smiled and waved at Felix as he ran to them, "Felix! You came! I was wondering why you didn't show up with Commander Emmerich. I suppose it was just because he had a horse? Right? Not busy oggling the girls?" she noticed a bandit charging her and dodged an axe just in time, then retaliated with a Lightning blast to the face. She supposed she was the most enticing target here. "And yeah, we are, but with you here too, I think we can manage ourselves. Just keep the lady safe, and I'll keep you safe." She whacked another bandit that came too close to her in the temple with her staff. It seemed she struck well, as he toppled over into a rock and heap on the ground.

Kathy smiled, "Didn't expect that, didja?"