Ragnar fired as soon as Mordin moved, the explosive shell bathing Mordin in heat as he dived. Ragnar cursed and began to move as well, knowing full well that the alien would attempt to shoot back. As Mordin popped up to take aim Ragnar hurled himself to the floor in front of the couch, beneath Mordin's line of fire. Before the xeno could adjust his aim Ragnar lashed out with a booted foot, smashing the couch back to try and crush Mordin against the wall. Ness would undoubtedly be awoken with a shock (and probably knocked off the couch) but he would not risk injuring her by returning fire with his bolter.