Oh seriously could these three girls make him feel any worse then he already did?

This was why he was leaving because he really was not a very good Professor. He went ahead and did things without thinking about the consequences of his actions.

At least in the music when he did something stupid he could pass it off as being an eccentric rock star. Everyone always bought that excuse.

"Look girls" he said pushing off the wall and giving them a lopsided grin, "It's not all that bad. I mean no one is going to mess with you, are they?" Okay so Destiny didn't exactly look very threatening with THIEF written on her forehead. "I'm sure the charm will wear off real soon."

Ahem and maybe not.

"I could...you know...maybe...place a barrier around the tool so that they won't hurt anyone."

It didn't solve their problem entirely but it should help some.

Looking at Marie, Marcus gave her an exasperated look and threw up his hands. "I am NOT having a midlife crisis. Geez I just want to go back to something I am actually good at."

He gave them all a dirty look, "And I am NOT old!"