Well, let's see. I do think it's a good idea to work with you. You're intelligent and focused, and it doesn't particularly bother me that you're abrasive. I appreciate your healthy spirit of competition as well; that's something I think I would go a bit dull without. And obviously, I have fun playing with you.

I don't mean to ramble, but I don't want you think my answer is flippant or facetious. What I want is for us to be friends.