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Using magic like that gave Zeus a rush, one that any addict would want to chase again but he had not done it for that. He told himself the only reason he used it was to spare Castielle any pain and he would stick to that... he hoped. If anything right now he was just thankful that it worked, because had it not, well instead of crashing in the elevator, it could have crashed on them. That was over now, and Zeus was thankful for that at least.

"Good, would hate for anything to happen to you." He replied, and while normally he wasn't fond of people touching him, he was surprisingly fine with the fact that not only was she touching him, but was more or less laying on top of him for a short period of time.

Once Castielle was up to her feet, Zeus sat up and stayed there for a moment while he waited for the light headedness to go away. Then he was up on his feet with the help of Castielle and smile. "You are hardly in my debt, Ms. Montisque, it was my pleasure." He waved it all off, had he acted sooner he could have used his magic to stabilize the elevator, but fear had taken him over. He was hardly for doing what he did, or that was how he felt at least.

It was back to reality rather quickly, but to be honest Zeus had forgotten the whole reason they had ended up in the elevator to begin with. "Ah, right." He spoke with a sort of flick of his hand as he followed the elder vampire towards the offices. "I should warn you, you may feel a little dizzy or lightheaded for a few days. I do apologize, just a side effect from the magic is all. Should you start to feel that way, it's best to sit down promptly." He wanted to be sure that she was safe, and the last thing he needed was to have a certain someone of trying to harm the professor should the woman pass out during class or something.

Zeus was mainly just covering his bases when he told the vampire what she should expect. Last thing he wanted was Evelyn beheading him because he didn't at least attempt to warn the professor. "It's only because I care M'lady." He replied because he did, after all she had saved his family back in the day, even if he didn't remember much of it.

As they got up to the secretary's desk he couldn't help but to notice that she was a little baffled that the pair was standing before her. "It's quite alright." He told the woman as she tried to figure out what she was seeing and if what she was seeing was real. Just to assure the poor thing, Zeus reached over and helped guide the woman's hand with the phone in it, down so that the phone was properly hung up. "You should probably sit back deary you're looking a bit pale." He added before turning his attention back to Castielle who was making her way into the dean's office.

Oh, there was one place he didn't dare step foot into but as he went to gesture to the vampire that he would simply chat with her later, she was already into the office and out of sight. His lips moved slightly as if to say something but not a word muttered out. He had to go in there now, and he just loathed the idea.

As he walked into the office, he heard his name come from the dean's mouth and instantly found a bad sort of taste in his mouth. Still he managed to close the door, after all there was no need for a crowd to join here as well. "Magic." He spoke simply followed by a little bit of waving with his fingers. He tried to speak up but really, words would not form in his mouth because of that terrifying glare that he was receiving from the dean. He felt like he was a child about to be scolded for something, so he kept his distance, right by the door, one hand behind his back to ensure he could grab the knob for a hasty retreat should he need to.

Zeus could feel a deep weight growing in his stomach as he continued to get glared out by the Dean. All he wanted to do right now was excuse himself and let the two of them have their chats, and hide in his office till he was sure that the dean was gone for the day. That wasn't an option though as leaving now would mean an improper goodbye to Castielle and that would torment him so he stayed.... just off to a distance. "Yes, well I really wasn't left with a choice." He explained as he swallowed, he was sure that right now the dean was wishing Castielle wasn't here so she could live up to her promise.

When Evelyn inquired about how the two of them knew each other, he thought best to let Cassie explain as that would probably be better then him opening his mouth and creating an even nastier glare in his direction. As it was, he didn't like the one he was getting now but he stayed polite with a slight nervous smile upon his face as he watched the two ladies.

Clearing his throat he held up a hand as if to say excuse me "Convenient isn't the word I would use, more like a tragic misfortune." He explain just thinking of that tiny death trap once again, made his face cringe slightly. That enclosed place sent a deeper chill down his spine then he was already feeling. Point back at the door he made a slight turn as he prepared to try and leave. "I should probably go, you two seem to have a lot to talk about. It was a pleasure seeing you again Ms. Montisque, you as well Ms. Varrow." He smiled then turned to the door, yes a hasty retreat, it seemed better than standing here feeling most unwelcome.

Had this been even 100 years ago, Zeus likely would have snapped at the dean for accusing him of causing such an accident, but not know. The words hit him very hard, because he wasn't that same ruthless man he had been as a well even a young adult. It was clear to him at that point, that no matter what he did, the dean would always accuse him of either causing it or not fixing it and that was a heavy burden indeed. He didn't say anything though, just shut his eyes and took a few breaths, reminding himself that magic was not a good idea, even if he did want to seal the woman's lips shut... he didn't.

As he felt someone take his hand, he prayed it was Castielle and before he could even look... he heard words that shook him to the core, but merely froze in place. Castielle... was Evelyn's sire... what a cruel and twisted fate that was for him. Now he could surely not see Castielle without Evelyn thinking it was some sort of plot of hatred or something.

Before he could say the apology was not necessary he heard the dean speak up for a moment and turned to look at her. When the vampire apologized he nodded "M'lady, I thank you kindly for your apology, and I assure you that I had nothing to do with the elevator breaking. You see, I have a small fear of those things and the last thing I would ever want is to crash in one." He spoke calmly as he looked to the dean, who clearly did not like being scolded before him.

"I apologize for using magic in the public eye, but had I not, well I would only be speculating." He looked down, oh was this situation awkward now. On one side he had a woman he respected highly and cared for if only because she had cared for him. Before him he had a woman that would love nothing more than to see his corpse hanging from a gallow.

Zeus knew better then to believe that the dean had changed her feeling so quickly. He had been around long enough to know that a woman's feelings didn't change that quickly and being that there was still hate in the woman's eyes... well he knew to watch himself. If anything it would seem that Castielle stepping between them, only proved to assure that Evelyn would stay angry with him longer. Alas there was little he could do about that aside from smile and nod.

"Would be my pleasure." He spoke to Castielle before looking to Evelyn and gave a soft bow. "Enjoy the rest of this most interesting day, Dean Varrow." he spoke in a kind manner before holding open the door for Castielle and following the vampire out. He gave a kind nod to the secretary as he walked passed the desk and stayed close to Castielle as he could tell something was wrong.

When the vampire stumbled, Zeus was there to help catch her and help eased her down onto the step. "M'lady you must be more careful about pushing yourself." He spoke in a concerned manner. He brought a gentle hand up and rubbed at her back softly. "Is there anything that I can do for you?" He asked, but there was really little he could do, as the effects of magic just had to work themselves out. It was something that he was numb to at his age, but he was sure the vampire was not.

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