@motown: Cosmo has always been utter schlock. Don't fret about answering a question...I haven't asked one quite yet. Just introducing myself.
@Olivier: Thanks. I can't close it for a couple of weeks because I live out of town (I'm in town at least once a month and will be for several weeks over the holidays). I mean, the whole thing is as inevitable as gravity, I just need to keep him entertained by the idea until I can get around to nailing him.
I've read up a bit about the lingo you guys use around here
shared identity - check
negging - check
DHV - mmm thinking about it, but it has to be done carefully because we have a metric f*ckton of mutual friends.
hot/cold - timing is crucial, but yes.
reframing - humm. I shall ponder this one.
foot in the door - LOL he's trying to foot-in-the-door ME at the moment.