[His body tenses as nails suddenly dig into his palms as he feels a strange, strong feeling of fear and rejection at her words, but he recognizes it for the remnants of the spell still on him. Letting out a long breath, he cools his nerves a s shifts his gaze to the door. Wariness is clear in his eyes, but she's right.]

It's still not completely gone, but staying here is likely helping it keep hold.

[His gaze shifts to her.]

What exactly happened the last time?