After extensive back and forth discussion between Rex and Colin over different clauses and provisions, the contracts were finally drafted, neat stacks of paper laid out across the polished desk. The lawyer went over them once more, outlining the standard clauses with the same crisp professionalism that came from decades in the business.
"Here is the Standard acquisition agreement," he said, tapping a page. "Script rights transferred in full. A token payment of one dollar to make it legally binding. Production rights, merchandising rights, sequels… all retained under your name."
Rex listened in silence, fingers drumming against the armrest, then leaned forward casually, almost as if the thought had only just occurred to him.
"Add a provision for Aren's compensation," he said.
The lawyer paused, his pen hovering above the paper. "Compensation, sir? You mean residuals?"
"Not residuals," Rex corrected. "Performance bonuses. If the film does well, Aren gets rewarded."
