Deep down, Sasami was depressed. Negi, Will and Aqua were holding their own fairly well. And while she was still striking down others, she was way out of her league. Part of her wanted to fall back, give Aqua and the others a chance to not worry about her, but what about the others? What would they say if she fell back because she thought was useless?

Thus, she kept fighting, going easy on her magic for the time being, trying to figure out what to do...