That loophole you’ve been jealously guarding could wind up being more trouble than it’s worth. Is it still necessary? If not, close it.
You don’t see why you should have to give away something for free, but do it. What doesn’t compute on paper makes sense in goodwill.
Friends rib you about your ego, but you must believe you’re the exception to the rule if you want to be exceptional.
Technically speaking, you didn’t really meet a requirement or deadline. But you’ll still be a shoo-in thanks to the Mercury/Pluto sextile.
The rules of the game are changing. Can you change with them? Remember that adaptability is the key to survival.
Don’t stretch a makeshift answer into a long-term solution. It served its purpose by buying you time. Now do something with it.