The spell was gone the instant that Tao answered his cell phone. Riley sat up a little straighter in his chair and listened intently as Tao spoke. He rose and rounded the desk once more, standing behind the vampire with his eyebrows furrowed to read what he had written. His eyes widened a little when he realized what was going on and he quickly placed a hand on Tao's shoulder. He raised his eyebrows in an exaggerated "your choice" sort of look, and then bent over to snatch the pen away once more.