[ Sore topic, sore topic, abort abort abort! It takes some effort, but he swallows the how dare yous that suggestion inspires in his mind and comes out with: ]

You make some, ah, valid points. And I'm not averse to changing my mind, you know.

[ Yes he is, and he will absolutely continue to believe that he's the best and specialest forever, but damn it, he's not leaving this conversation without getting back in her good graces. ]

Perhaps we ought to have this discussion somewhere other than in the middle of the street, however.