I tried to tell him that the Kasafrats' biology probably couldn't deal with it, but he insisted that no being could resist a fine caviar. I knew that question was coming. Actually, the squishy things were the latest in a long line of dime-counter novelties that existed for the sole purpose of giving kids a way of grossing out their parents. Since that exchange was so successful, perhaps we can find other items of trade that would benefit our respective worlds. However, we wouldn't want to deprive your world of its art treasures.
Humans always feel guilty when they possess the works of others, even when given freely.
The average human response to Kasafrat art was to toss cookies, much like Earth's president did when presented with the Kasafrat equivalent of the Mona Lisa. We had debated this proposal vigorously with Earth officials. Some scientists wanted to send some nineteen-tone music to see what would happen, but our diplomatic staff nixed that idea. Our scientists are about to embark on a most interesting study of quasars using radio-frequency mapping techniques. Mgawi, Luc and I looked at each other to see who would handle this one.