Chapter 2i^3 “No man. No.” “Come on!” “I said no. And even if I were to come present my apodeixis, I would need to get the presentation ready. Not everyone has your charisma, some of us need to actually work on stuff instead of just relying on our smile,” said Yanni and instantly regretted that last remark. Nikos did not really take offense but got the hint to back off. “OK. Sorry. I’m only pushy because I care. And I do actually work sometimes.” “I know you do, I didn’t mean to say that. I meant that I need to be prepared to get my confidence up,” said Yanni. Nikos acknowledged in silence. He turned the car around. “Just pull over here and let me walk. It’s just a couple of blocks,” said Yanni and got off the car. He was more embarrassed than offended, cause of the earlier slip of