"I am not a mind reader, like your former associate was.

I do see that the proposed changes are causing you stress.

We gained an image license in this acquisition; I must capitalize on that value.

However, if you can accept a lesser payout. I will permit a more abstract use of the image.

Portraits that have a much less tactile experience."

I did like the second approach.

The shape shifter had been just too amazing to end up a pin-up poster.