When that barrier washed across the area, Negi's senses went into high alert as he shifted into a ready stance. Was this someone's doing? Oh. Oh yeah. It was... wait...

He peered at Signum curiously, but his guard was up. "Um... aren't you one of Vivio's friends?" The jacket reminded him of Vivio's own but it was tailored differently. The sword out was an immediate threat.

And of course, Chamo broke into his revere. "Aniki! Don't you sense the hostile energy?"

"I know that!" exclaimed Negi, clearly worried.