I may have to practice what the devil pr... advised... myself. He's not wrong. Though should you need him again, remind him what a pain in the ass you are and mention you might go for a masters or PhD. Or that any emotional trauma might hold you back enough academically that you will continue to be a pain in his tailed behind for longer than he might find comfortable.

Prepare yourself mentally for the fact that Daniel will not rise to the occasion. And for the fact that if you don't make a move on Grayson, Maria might. And that you may need to be a bit more forceful with Cassie than you'd like in order to help her. None of the above is easy to deal with, but we're all rooting for you!