Would you please rewrite the following in red more easily?

George:" ...but I must admit the overall cost was a shock. It overshoots out budget."

Laura: "You know that we have never held back on quality before. It will always play a leading role in our service delivery. I am keen to explore how we can remove the shock---tell me, what would get you to feel more at ease with the proposal?"

George: "Cut the price by 50% and invoice in arrears?"

(This is a half-serious answer made with a light-hearted laugh...)

Thank you.