Accept
Accept verb - To agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly.
Say no
Both terms in one sentence
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Canonically, it never comes up, but it's not hard to accept that Lelouch wouldn't be able to say no if asked.
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They say no at first but after showing them his guitar playing skill, and convincing his single mom into letting them live with them, they accept.
Source: Series / I'm in the Band -
This is one of a handful of dialogue boxes where there is only an "Accept" button....King (after the mission): Next time, listen to your old pal King and say no.
Source: Video Game / Freelancer
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