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Hey K,

It's Phil Gray, from the Phone Tap. Unless there's another Phil Gray in the Meadous, which I'd be surprised and concerned.

I've noticed that you've been eating animal cupcakes fairly regularly, and I'm concerned for your pancreas. It's not that you shouldn't be eating them! In fact, I'm glad you're enjoying the magic. But I'm serious though, that's a lot of sugar to be eating and I'd rather play it safe with diabetes.

I could make you a potion set of your favorite type if you want, but I want to talk to you before that, just to touch base. I know things haven't been easy. Drop by my place when you can?

- PG

[ ... Oh. He's been indulging in his escapism attempts too frequently, he assumes, and wonders if this is Phil preparing to fire him. No more cupcakes for him; probably time to go cold turkey if he's causing problems. He'll just have to find other methods of coping with things. ]

Phil,

I apologise for any inconvenience I've caused. And I appreciate your concern, though it's unnecessary. You don't have to go to any further trouble for me. I'll stop eating them.

-K

Dear K,

Nothing of the sort! Cupcakes just have a LOT of sugar, and I was getting concerned! And coming from me, a garbage disposal on four legs when I'm wolfed out, that's saying something.

I don't mind you consuming the spells. It's okay to keep using the spells, by all means. Which one do you like best?

- PG

[Because it's becoming clear that K's enjoying them,]

Phil,

I'm not sure. They all have different benefits. Thank you for having shared them all with me. But I mean it, you don't have to go to any trouble for me. I don't want to be even more of a burden.

-K

[It’s not long until Phil shows up to K’s door and knocks on it. He’s got a basket of various spells, just ready for K to enjoy.]

Hello? Hello-llo? K, are you there? You’re not a burden, Mister!

[Phone Guy can be such a pest but a kind one]

[ There's a good minute where K debates pretending not to be home — except he'd been playing his piano prior to the knock on his door. Despite their rocky beginning, he knows Phil means well and honestly he's among the few whom K counts as his genuine friends. He's just feeling self-conscious about his almost — reliance, on Phil's magic lately, and still fully intends to at least cut back on using the spells if he doesn't stop entirely, and also try to repay Phil. Who knows what residual side effects all that magic may have on android physiology, anyway. And it'd probably do him good to learn to like being in his own skin again...

On that thought, he gets up to answer the door, greeting Phil with a slight smile. ]

You're very persistent. [ It's said with good humour; Phil isn't a pest to him. Stepping aside, he invites the baker inside with a gesture. ] What can I do for you?

I've been told that many times, I take it as a compliment.

[Phil returns the humor with some of his own. The home is nice, and the piano being there is no surprise. And yet, knowing Connor's not around at this moment makes the home all, owner included, feel lonely.]

You can start by answering the question, which spell do you like?

[He takes out four small, corked bottles of alcohol, all slightly glowing with a spell.]

I got Whiskey Tango Fox, Doggone Bourbon, Cougar Cognac, and Wolfsblood Wine, test names for these spells. Might as well have some punny fun with it.

[He noticed these are the type of spells K tended to favor. No prey animals, meaning K wanted the freedom and safety that comes with hunters]

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Creative names. [ K says dryly, though he does actually appreciate the puns and word play. Trust Phil to come up with those. ]

They each have different benefits, like I said. [ And he's shaking his head. ] I still owe you for the previous spells. And I want to repay you, not take more. I know the source of your magic, remember? And I know it's finite because it's your own energy. I'd like to know what I can do in return.

[ An uncertain pause as he looks Phil over, expression curious. ] I'd still like to learn more about your abilities, too.

[ K currently lacks the intimacy and affection required to "fuel" the magic himself, but, well — that's another topic he'd like to ask about, if he can work up the nerve. He's gotten lonely enough that he's started maybe sort of considering certain outlets that he never would've before, even though he feels guilty even wondering about these things. Similar to how he feels guilty for using so many of Phil's spells. ]

Hmm? Oh! Don't worry about owing me anything, please. I...kinda know what it's like to need a bit of escapism, to just run wild and not think about the world.

[He doesn't talk about the days in which he prefers to be four-legged and be taken care of. He noticed K's curious expression and smiles a little more]

Well, what do you want to know? I'm an open book, b-but please understand that I'm not much of a, uh, a scientist or a teacher.

[Phil dances around the fact that his magic necessitates intimacy and K's current situation makes it a little harder to get that practice in]

[ Casual intimacy (whether affection or sex) doesn't seem like something he can just — ask about without it being awkward, even though he knows about Phil's past now. Maybe because he knows about Phil's past. He doesn't want to inadvertently insult the man or dredge up any unpleasant memories.

Taking a seat on the sofa, he gestures for Phil to sit down as well if he wants to. ]

Could've fooled me, you've been a good teacher when it comes to baking and cooking. But I guess this type of magic may be a bit... different?

[ To put it delicately. ]

A bit different, that's for sure. But it all depends on what you want to learn.

[He settles at the invited seat with the same gusto.]

Sherlock was right in saying that you don't need carnal pleasure to learn Erosian magic, intimacy is enough.

What YOU count as intimate, and what I count as intimate, it can vary! Even friends can count as intimate if you trust them and care about. But lovers...[his voice drifts a little, also avoiding any unpleasant memories for K] they win out. Especially if you do joint spells.

[He smirks] That's one thing I didn't teach the jerkwad. Erosian magic works best when you have more than one party involved. My rabbit spells are the stronger whenever Jeremy helps me with the baking, and my cat spells work best when Daryl's around.

It's two to tango and all that.

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