He: “…and so I told her that you were responsible and would take care of it.”

Me: “Thanks, I need you to be the wind beneath my wings.”

He: “It’s part of my job description. Except…”

Me: “Except what?”

He: “I was looking at my career path and it seems the next step is the wind beneath your skirt.”

Me: “Thank you for that HR-reportable incident.”

He: “Did I say skirt? I meant your inspired leadership.”

Me: “That’s what I thought you said.”