"You're obsessed, you know," the Muse said.

"Am not."

"How many times did you call her today?"

"Five," I said.

"Only five?"

"Well. Actually, it was six. But she wasn't available one time, so it doesn't count."

"My point is proven, Mr. Obsessive."

"Shut up."

She stuck her tongue out and went back to reading her magazine.