Sephi and Phala were fine, but Zeppa and Agalia blanched when faced with Emura's purple-tinged eyes.
Zeppa's eyes were wide, her mouth agape with fear; then she turned to the others. "Um…is this okay? Should we fight here?"
Agalia was shaking; she knew precisely why Zeppa hesitated. But she was unable to speak. Suddenly, her legs felt weak, as if someone else was moving them, and she couldn't move them anymore.
Zeppa noticed and rushed over to her. "Are you alright, Agalia?"
Agalia turned to look at her. "I-I'm fine. I'm sorry…."
Zeppa smiled gently. "Don't worry about it. I know you're nervous. Don't forget; you've been training for two months, right?"
Agalia nodded; then she saw Neru approaching from the front.
Zeppa turned to Neru with a smile.