"I did. But maybe I don't want it anymore." Daniel said, and then coughed violently for about a minute. Then he finally was able to talk. His voice was weak, and he hated that. "You didn't answer my question, Sensei." Daniel was ready to quit, but he couldn't be disrespectful. It wasn't how he was raised.
Daniel said, "I'm out, Sensei Silver. I'm dropping out."