Feeling that Deston had stepped through the portal. Felix released his grasp on the mana keeping the two-way portal open. 

Felix felt a pang of anxiety as he realized he was in such a rush to get out his testimony, that he plumb forgot his introduction. Flustered, Felix cleared his throat and said, "Ah yes, my apologies. I seemed to have rushed through my monologue, completely skipping my introduction. My name is Felix Glasius. My students call me Mr. Glasius, but you can call me Felix."

Felix scratched his head thinking of the next step. 

"Well, since you haven't completely agreed to joining, that leaves me in a unique predicament. Normally, I would just port you to my cabin headquarters, and let you meet your teammates and choose out a room in the mansion for yourself. But... I suppose I will give you a choice. You can either join me in recruiting the next member, or I can send you to our headquarters. Your choice."