I mean no disrespect. You wouldn't trust words from a frail boy with a weak personality, would you? In order to cover up for my weakness, I must put my strengths forward and speak confidently to grab attention.

[Score. He slips his hand partway through the bars, as if for a shake.]

I can agree to that deal. Let's arrange a time period for a deadline as well as what resources will be at my disposal to assist me. Something realistic, but not too forgiving... It should be fair, right?