bnc laugs out loudly. "It's more of a boy-boy thing, y'know."
She winks, casts a look at the trogs, and grins as she pictures them... Shaking her head, she adds: "And I think, Special K is actually a reference to muesli. Because he eats muesli-eaters for breakfast.
No, really, I don't think this is so big a business that it'll be impossible to erase. I'll see what I can do, however. But still, it's just carved plasteel. No one should be able to identify him by this. I mean, if you saw a, what's the word for those head-only statues - bust? - of Cicero, would you recognize him, if he crossed your way wearing a suit and hat?
Now, why do I propose we change the plan? Because we wanted to spoil his first impression. But the first impression happened centuries ago. Thus, we must adapt to the situation. That's not saying we shouldn't get him drunk. We should. At least enough to make it difficult for him to compose himself.
Also, more importantly, we have to do our homework after the lesson. If we buy this thing, Crow might get hostile. Also, there's leverage to make him appear less appealing as a buyer. We might find subtle (or less subtle) ways of reminding her of their grudge. Like, you know, sending a fake message from his link in which he complains about her husband. Something like that. It bears the risk of getting exposed, however. Any better ideas?"