[the phone clatters, but he doesn't pay any mind to the way it slides along the tile. his whole focus is on Theo. bare as he may be, the milky water has become a barrier to hide the parts of himself that would otherwise be very, very noticeable.

the ripples don't go unnoticed, and as if to return the favor, the lights flicker in the room again as they had when they first met. a unique greeting; a magical handshake.]

You want to add another favor to your list? It's going to get long. I still get to ask you a question, remember?