Flames!

"Big sister, please don't worry about me. I will manage. I have Ilyin by my side, so as long as you don't need her assistance, she should be able to protect me. Even if I get hurt, it's fine. As long as we come out victorious in the end.. I'm not scared, big sister."

"So please.. Don't worry about me and just jump in straight." Alena grasped Aria's hands and looked at her with determined eyes, pleading sincerely.

She spoke with patience, not showing a trace of worry or uncertainty, as opposed to Aria who had a myriad of problems stuck to her head right now.

-Don't let me become a bother. 

Her whole being seemed to convey that message.

Aria was hesitant, but she couldn't help but admit that Alena's words were correct.