<p>^Me: “I was deathly-ill”
Prof: “Can you prove it?”
Me: “I just was not physically able to go… I’m sorry, is there any way I can make up for it?”
Prof: “Oh…well. Listen, don’t let it ever happen again. I will let you take it, but take this as an opportunity to learn from your mistake.”</p>
<p>Win.</p>