It *was* a light-hearted comment m’dear. Though I would suggest that asking someone’s permission is not part of negotiation. You could suggest getting another rabbit was a good idea etc……asking suggests Max has the final say which I *can’t* believe is true in your house. I reckon (like my house) the permission thing works the other way round more often not? Is it alright for me to say that P1? (via coComments by mazportico)