"Oh, of course not. Part of my joy in life is giving my friends a delicious treat or two." He did not add that he tended to a bit more than that for Harper for that was something that Philip did not realize about his own self. But on a deep, subconscious level, he felt it was important for Harper to feel valued and cared for by him.

"I am sure you will," he chuckled as he took a drink of his own firewhiskey. "This meal really has been lovely. Any plans to learn another dish?" Not that he would mind it if all Harper ever was able to cook was curry for the rest of their lives.

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