“I’m a little nervous,” he said, hands shaking as he brought his coffee cup to his lips. “You see, I’ve never done anything like this before.”

It was early in the afternoon and the cafe I had chosen for our introductory meeting had a surprisingly large crowd of mostly college types, with a few assorted housewives thrown in for good measure.

“Well,” I said with a smile, trying to put my possible new client at ease,” that’s understandable, but we’re just sitting here, becoming acquainted with one another.”

He took another gulp of his coffee, clearly waiting for me to speak. “Why don’t you tell me about yourself?”

“Well the thing is”I never got to really … explore. Do you understand what I mean?” he said.

“Of course,” I replied. “Pray continue, what is it that you wish to explore?”