Unsurprisingly, Emma's words were met with scepticism, but fortunately, she'd claimed their attention just in time, so that they didn't notice Erik making their beloved leader disappear.
"What you see in front of you is a formation," Emma explained while indicating the glowing connected circles on the ground. "Please stand inside of those circles and infuse them with your aetherium. My sister and I will use your power to fight back against the overwhelming power you're facing."
While she talked, Emily simply stood next to her like a menacing guard. The older sister watched these Arcanists with a cautious eye, ready for any sign of aggression, and perfectly willing to retaliate brutally.
Fortunately, they didn't seem intent on attacking just yet, but that didn't mean they were convinced. Emma's motherly aura was doing wonders, but it wasn't enough to smooth over every suspicion, so the reactions were less than enthusiastic.
