Brain: *happily considering ideas for the story eight chapters down the road* 
Me: That's great and all. But like...how about we focus on the current chapter? 
Brain: *pouts* But that's not as fun! 
Me: But it's necessary if you want to get to the fun part!
Brain: *pouts harder* Fine. *still quietly considers ideas on the side* 
Me: *exhales* Good enough.