Meruin nodded and fiddled around with her gauntlet before finally managing to activate it. She whispered a spell and about a dozen different colored books floated behind her. From her breast pocket, Meruin pulled a golden bookmark that was covered in golden flame. 

[i]Calm down[/i], she told herself, taking steady breathes, [i]You can do this. It's just a duel. Master Reina and Lady Chase did this all the time. IT will be fine.[/i]