[ Elias' virtue was safe. Lockwood is something of a well known celibate. Well, at least he used to be well known, if Elias hasn't heard of him ... oh never mind.

Laughing, the sound deep and rich, Lockwood slid his hands into the pockets of his breeches and shook his head slightly. ]

You're not anything of the sort. [ He observed with a smile and no real rancor. ] Don't apologize, unless you mean it. It cheapens the sentiment and makes you look like a pretentious wanker. [ The words come with a quick wink, and a more pointed look at the novices -advice they would do well to remember- and then Lockwood is turning and moving to walk away.

It would appear that Elias will escape without owing anything. ]