He activated [Shadow Clone].
And then activated [Whispering Sprint]
And then activated [Leaping Shadow]
In a mini-second, five Clones [Whispered] out of Spheris and grabbed a teammate each, holding on to them tightly as they all [Leaped] into the shadows beneath them.
Then, they [Leaped] out of a safer ground just as the geyser loudly erupted into the air, semi-seconds was the only thing that separated them from death.
Finding themselves in different positions, the team all shared worried glances. Spheris dissolved his Clones and quickly scanned everyone, making sure they were all alright.
"Is everyone okay?" he asked with urgency.
Cerene was on all fours. She looked weak, sweating profusely, and letting out hard coughs.
"Cerene!" Nero called, rushing to her side. "Fuck. What's going on?"
Akemi joined him, and placed a hand on Cerene's forehead. "Weak," she reported to Spheris.