[He notices her tensing, but he doesn't think too deeply on it. The idea alone would make anyone nervous—or excited if they wanted to leave this place. He's personally ambivalent, but...]

Of course. I don't plan on leaving so abruptly and with unfinished business left.

[He then stares at his hand, curling his fingers as if flexing them, envisioning the spell still holding him back before he stands.]

Let's go ahead and try. This feeling won't go away anytime soon and it may be better if we do it now.