There's someone else nearby, trying to keep out of sight while aiming his pistol at the target. That Fallen is so big that Palmer can't possibly miss his shot, and with it distracted by the fight he might have a chance to get in a few good bullets. He's got plenty left. He can't do this all day, but he can do it for a while, and he's determined to show the Fallen that underestimating him was a mistake. He wonders if the one who laughed at him is somewhere in the crowd.

He hopes that Fallen saw him down the vandal. Hell, Palmer didn't even know he had it in him. He'll have to tell MacReady about that one - he doubts Mac ever fought space pirates.

Palmer's slithering closer to the big Fallen. He knows better than to attack head on, but he has a gun, and it's probably suffered some damage in the fight so far. He probably won't be able to take it down, but he's going to try his best to go unseen and get in a few shots while he can. Harley, Matt, and Sif need his help, and he's still flushed with adrenaline after killing his first Fallen. He hides, aiming his handgun before firing at the giant.