Is there a way to turn this around by gently prompting the VC to start playing the role of a truly interested investor? That is, challenge them to reverse some

Is there a way to turn this around by gently prompting the VC to start playing the role of a truly interested investor? That is, challenge them to reverse some of these listed signals. If as a part of normal conversational cordiality, the VC plays along (to avoid sending a clearer no-interest signal), eventually they're hypmotized into thinking they are interested? For example: "What are your suggested next steps?" "When should our next in-person be?" "Which more senior partner will be handling the next steps?" "Why should I take money from your firm?"