I would be having some fun. Friend: Have you any success bringing your neighbors on board. Me: There's been a setback. They're currently not speaking with me

I would be having some fun. Friend: Have you any success bringing your neighbors on board. Me: There's been a setback. They're currently not speaking with me. Friend: That is unfortunate. We're talking a lot of money. Me: I know. I'll fix it. Friend: You better.