"He was at the feast. He... had to..." Tate shook his head. Couldn't discuss it at the moment. "I apologize again for interrupting your class, and I appreciate your willingness to be a team player," Tate grabbed up Max's hand and shook it vigorously.

A moment later, he had disappeared back out the door, heading across the pitch toward the castle in long strides. That was ONE problem resolved.