Damn. That was a pretty convincing show of being scared, that was for sure... even if he knew he technically wasn't going to be stopping any feelings on her part, this called for some reassurance. No use making this any more stressful than it had to be. Still, they didn't have all day.

Steadily, softly, as comfortingly as he could manage, Axel spoke on. "In your own time, in whatever way you feel's most appropriate, I'd like you to try and fight it. You can use your magic, or try and attack it physically: how's not the point. The point is that you show me what you can do.

Because I know you can do this, Xikkuyo."