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2025-05-26-aziah-buckner-call
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Phone Call with Aziah Buckner - May 26, 2025

Overview​

A playful and flirtatious phone/video call between Gary and Aziah, with appearances from her cousin Maya and Gary's roommate Knox. The conversation revealed relationship dynamics, future plans, and personal preferences while maintaining a teasing, push-pull dynamic.

Key Quotes & Exchanges​

Opening Dynamic​

  • Gary: "You didn't fucking answer. I like a mess."
  • Aziah: "That's okay. Me too."
  • Gary shows his scenic pool setting; Aziah is at home
  • Gary shows Billie Eilish vinyl from tiny desk, which he got yesterday

Travel & Dating Discussion​

  • Aziah confirms she's coming to New York for the weekend
  • Gary: "Let's try to link up on Saturday then"
  • Discussion about meeting her friend and going shopping together
  • Gary offers to take her to his "boy spot" for sushi (shows exclusive images)
  • Aziah playfully maintains boundaries: "No. Because we're not dating. We're friends."

Concert & Entertainment Plans​

  • Aziah wants to see Beyoncé: "I wanna see Beyonce this summer... I may just have to go twice"
  • She has tickets for July 7th show, considering July 4th as well
  • Gary teases about starting "a dance school with Beyonce... a dance and performing arts school"
  • Discussion about Frank Ocean (Aziah: "Too young" for that)
  • Gary: "I think that's literally for a lot of reasons, that's one of the most important skills of today, just knowing what you want"

Money & Independence​

  • Aziah: "Actually, I'd really hate to spend my own money. But if somebody offers to spend money on me, I will never say no. Never."
  • Shows her preference for being treated while maintaining independence

Family Connections​

  • Maya (cousin) appears on call - described as having a master's in Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Maya did her master's in England
  • They confirm they're actually related: "Our mothers are sisters"
  • Maya described as 5'10", "about six two with heels"

The Park & Social Life​

  • Aziah: "Park is my home away from home... I talk a lot. I know a lot of people at park just from talking. And they always take care of me."
  • Mentions knowing Dennis Rodman's kid from The Park
  • Discusses rise of women's sports

Food Preferences & Allergies​

  • Aziah has never tried hot pot but wants to
  • Loves Korean barbecue
  • Has nut allergies (can only have peanuts)
  • Doesn't like seafood/oysters, but loves "crab lettuce and crawfish"

Gary's Music Industry Connection​

  • Gary: "When I heard Billy [Eilish] on SoundCloud... I literally reached out to her manager immediately"
  • Claims his Austin friend "does the marketing for Lizzo... has a platinum plaque on his wall"

Relationship Banter​

  • Discussion about marriage prerequisites: "We cannot get married until you change your stance from what you want out of woman"
  • Gary: "I'm changing for you. I love that you love DC. And I'm happy for you to be happy there."
  • Aziah wants Gary to set Maya up with one of his friends

Knox's Appearance​

  • Knox (Gary's roommate) briefly appears
  • Mentions his girlfriend Sienna is from Silver Spring, DC
  • Going through a "separation" due to long distance
  • Has a dog named Bear and a 2-year-old son named Knox
  • Currently has an internship at Howard Hospital
  • Describes it as "ghetto" but appreciates DC's Black community and networking
  • Applying to hospital positions, wants to leave retail
  • Currently works at a retail job dealing with "rich, spoiled brats"

Future Aspirations​

  • Aziah expresses interest in attending "horse racing events / F1 racing"
  • Wants to be more than "arm candy" - "a strong independent attendee"

Relationship Dynamics​

  • Playful push-pull dynamic throughout
  • Aziah maintains boundaries while showing interest
  • Gary pursues actively but respects her pace
  • Both use humor and sarcasm as primary communication style
  • Clear chemistry but Aziah keeping things in "friend zone" for now

Notable Moments​

  • Gary showing off his vinyl collection and home
  • Discussion about embarrassment being "scared" of Gary
  • Billy Graham reference that only Maya understood
  • Teasing about bartender dating preferences
  • Plans to meet up in New York with shopping and dining

Call Ending​

  • Aziah ends call to hang out with Maya and get hot pot
  • Playful FOMO (fear of missing out) references
  • Casual goodbyes with plans implied for New York meetup