“The way you’re acting with me. What you did on Wednesday. Is it some kind of game? I can’t figure out if you’re hitting on me, or just…Is it because I didn’t take you up on your offer when you emailed? Are you trying to convince me that I made a mistake?” “I have no interest in that.” I must look skeptical, because he continues. “What I want from you requires enthusiastic consent, not convincing.”

