Once the portal closed, and he was sure that any residual signs had evaporated, Azazeal dropped down his own protective shields. For a time, he just stood there, looking down into her eyes, one hand resting lightly on her hip as his other still held her at the waist. His gaze didn't give much away, except for a small smile curving the corners of his mouth and a hint of pride in his eyes.

He knew that with his proximity to her, it would have an effect on her. One that he was happy to foster, although he did nothing to noticeably change anything other than two friends or mentor and student having been through quite an event. He replied back to her that same tongue. "Indeed, Jocelyn. You did so very well, as I had no doubt that you would." He bent his head to place a kiss on her forehead, just as he had done since she was very young.