I'm afraid we are really short staffed this week, Mr. Cranial. I'd like to accommodate you, but I just don't think I'll have the time.
Are you telling me you're not going to meet with me?
Not at all, sir. I'd just like to push it up to next week. I'll have a lot more free time at the beginning of next week.
Well, I don't like it, but I guess I don't have any choice.