You can offer them what they are seeking, but with terms they are not willing to go along with. This way they are the ones ultimatey saying “no”. It’s just lik

You can offer them what they are seeking, but with terms they are not willing to go along with. This way they are the ones ultimatey saying “no”. It’s just like giving a quote for an unsavory work gig. You essentially ask for “more” (work, time, etc) on their part in exchange for your commitment. I suppose this is probably considered some type of negotiation.