Cue goofy grin. Alec thinks Keldra is important, and Phoenix loves him all the more for it, if that's possible. Huh. As did the pink hair thing, as did the rainbow fruit loops, and the turning-Moshti-tartan. Oh yes, Phoenix has a list.

"Hnh, Drake knows a lot of shit; chances are he's familiar." Now the reason for the consultation with Vahl is revealed, Phoenix is actually a little relieved. At least it's not Alec who needs shrinking. Well, he always has been a bit crazy, but that's not the point. "Yeah, when it comes to hell dimensions, 'sheltered' is usually all the kinds of crap that fucks you in the head."

He's a little curious about what Alec has that might help this illiterate not-demon learn to read. What with Alec's dyslexia and all, it sounds like a tall order. "We can help teach him too," he volunteers.