Finding neutral

[AliSuddenly]

Would yuo do it if it were a best friend? I would and like you say, hey, just buy me a drink sometime. You are in friendship mode and its very encouraging that she feels able to ask you to do such a job for her and you clearly want to oblige, so..

Yes say, no worries, I have the rods, I will come sweep it as thanks for the night out tommorow. Take a bottle of wine with you and have a drink whilst you are doing it! Again, as I would if I were visiting a friends house. Although you can only have a a glass or two (?) if you are driving !

I'm really glad she invited you to the talk to, sounds like a really good evening, somehting you will both enjoy. Can you suggest grabbing a bite to eat before, or after the show? (and whose having H?), make an evening of it?