Unfortunately, the door on the<em>opposite</em>side flew open; apparently, he'd done something to make it sound like he was coming from the courtyard. Flare spun around, and conjured the ball of flame, which rolled towards him, but he rolled out of the way of it, laughed, and ignored the mage for a moment, to fire a ray at Rimeera, knowing she was more likely the more dangerous one.<br/><br/>(Ray of enfeeblement, 23 to hit touch, 6 Str penalty, Fort DC 14 for half.)