RIP: This Business Relationship

In college, we got to work for actual clients that the college brought in for us. Several students would do the project and the client would choose which they liked most. Unfortunately, my design did not get picked, but they still liked it. The client contacted me about using it for another project.

Client: “I loved your design, but I’d like to use it for another website idea that I have.”

Me: “Sure! What’s the website for?”

Client: “I had this idea for a website for younger children who just lost their parents. They can log in and talk to those dead parents.”

Me: *Confused* “So, you mean a memorial site? Where they leave messages for their parents?”

Client: “Yes, but then I will write them back as their parents.”

Me: “…”

Client: “Of course, I would have to charge a small fee for the service. Or put up some ads.”

Me: “…”