A mixture of emotions played out over her face. I got the impression that she hadn't fully expected me to hear her out. I was certain that whatever she asked for would either be simple and easy to say yes to, or it would be ridiculous enough for me to easily turn down.

As she finally seemed to figure out how she was going to deliver her question, it was her turn to lean back in her chair, mirroring my posture. She tilted her head to the side a bit, looking serious and even ...