"Zakok, wait!" Terry shout, then grinds his teeth in frustration. He slides to his left, looking for a clear shot, then with an audible grunt makes a throwing motion with his empty hand. A sickly green glob flies through the air toward the tentacled creature.
OOC: Take a 5' step to avoid the creature having cover, if possible, then use my Acidic Ray on it. +4 Ranged Touch, +1 for Point Blank Shot if we're within 30 feet. ...-4 for the creature being in melee I assume.
Alternative: If I can't move far enough to avoid the creature having cover, instead cast Mage Armor on myself from a scroll. It should last one hour.
OOC: Take a 5' step to avoid the creature having cover, if possible, then use my Acidic Ray on it. +4 Ranged Touch, +1 for Point Blank Shot if we're within 30 feet. ...-4 for the creature being in melee I assume.

Alternative: If I can't move far enough to avoid the creature having cover, instead cast Mage Armor on myself from a scroll. It should last one hour.