So Scott learns as much as he can about sorcery, with a particular eye to healing magic.

He doesn't phase, and doesn't think about phasing, because that makes the holes at the edge of his mind feel much wider, deeper, more impossible to avoid falling into. So he thinks about Fernanda, and about what he can do with this magic. 

Fernanda is happy to teach him sorcery and distract him from his inner demons.

After a lesson from the world's most amazing, beautiful, intelligent, and pleasant teacher, Scott seems quite sataified with his progress.

"Maybe that's enough for one day?"

"Of course. You are a good student, Scott."

Scott yawns, and takes Fernanda's hand, giving it a brief kiss.

They turn in for the night.