A watcher in raccoon-like form appears directly beside Phalen’s head and begins screaming, screaming, SCREAMING ! as loud as fire alarms and air horns and warning klaxons. Phalen twitches visibly. The force of Phalen’s spell shifts further off-center and Bandit rises from a crouch with one hand extended, exerting his will, deflecting the blazing energies of Phalen’s magic.