A tendril of mud wraps around Tarek's leg as fire and lightning surge through him; Garai shouts while Tarek strains to redirect the power.

Panel 1: [SFX: Shaaaaa] (Garai and Lily brace as mud surges up)
Panel 2: [SFX: Squeeze!] (mud coils around Tarek's ankle)
Panel 3: TAREK: Rrrrrggh!!
Panel 4: [SFX: Zwish!] (a ring of fire whips around Tarek)
Panel 5: GARAI: No!! Not yet!
GARAI: !!!
Panel 6: TAREK (thought): If I could redirect it...
Panel 7: (no dialogue) (Tarek's gloved hands strain against the energy)
Panel 8: TAREK: Grrrraaaahhh