Probably the best description of Talon I've ever seen. However, he is right - given that Arthur seems to be a lot shorter than his assumed form, poking him will be enough to prove the illusion is not reality. What happens then is anyone's guess but it's probably not going to be good.
Alistair is trying to rescue Art, but Art is in most danger from Talon. Dark is in serious danger from Alistair and how he'll react when it turns out Art has betrayed their traditions and befriended him is anyone's guess. And of course, Grain is in danger from Talon as well.
That line got modified partway through inking, but I can't remember what it originally was. Probably "mad elemental", I think. I'm glad I changed it, works better this way.