A client asked for a discount. I don't discount my rate, but I'm happy to
adjust scope. Using my proposal below, find 2-3 scope trades that would reach
roughly {{their target}} without hurting the core outcome. For each trade:
what's removed or deferred, the honest impact, and the new total.
Calculate the new total using ONLY the per-item prices I give here:
{{item: price list}}. If an item has no price, write [YOU FILL].

Then write a short reply (under 110 words) offering those trades,
warm and matter-of-fact, without apologizing for my rates.

Proposal:
"""
{{the option they picked + line items}}
"""
