Paris - the Master Plan, Part II

Time Will Tell if it Worked....
I waited for the right moment, 8pm, when he was tired.  I told him I had to talk to him for 5 mins, he glanced at his watch, giving me that "if it's quick" look.  I sprang into action.  "At the end of July I'm moving to Singapore to be with my girlfriend.  I would love to stay involved with the project, I just need to cut my travel down a bunch."  Not sure he was getting the word "bunch" so I continued on "I've been soldiering through this heavy travel for three years, I would like to reduce it."  He smiled and took notes.  I went on, telling him about Jean, telling him I don't need an immediate answer, to think about it a bit and get back to me.

"Congratulations, Josh" he said with a big smile.  I need to think this through."  He apologized for rushing off - he was late to dinner.  I don't want to jump the gun, but I think I got him.....  I think he will come back to me to negotiate on time spent in Paris but I really do think I got him.....  If not, I did the best, most patient power move I've ever tried.