"Don't worry, Tora. I'm not out yet." Nate rose wearily to his feet, halfway using the halberd as a support. The leader was surrounded by lesser Imps, each more invigorated than the last by the arrival of the greater demon. The surge of water surprised them. They fought the current but were each eventually swept away. Nate carefully began to move forward, one step at a time. Then, he felt his knee buckle under him and he faltered, falling to his hands and knees, halved resting just beyond his reach. "Damn. Over did it."