Talk to the Janitor

"OK, I'll come out, but first I want you to put the key down and stand well away from it," I said, hoping that just seeing me would satisfy him.

He laughed and answered, "And why should I do that? What makes you think you're in a position to bargain with me?"

I thought quickly and then replied in my bravest voice, "Because there's no way I'm going to let you do anything more than look anyway. I'd rather wait all night otherwise."