Maybe they would be more inclined if you asked nicely, or gave them a tip for the job.

[He snickers along with her, clearly not being serious about any of his suggestions.]

It's true that a dedicated offering is best, but when you're hard up you take what you can get. As for not being near each other... Here! [He hands over a handwritten business card with his name and cellphone number on it.] All you have to do is make a wish to me and I'll hear it!