The silence resent for the members of the pany, the bad-forth words of Gee Lucas and Billy Carson are powerful, and the mysteries of Billy and his creative aspects are iion, a force, but more than that, a curiosity that people haven't fotten. Gee Lucas's human appearance doesn't distinguish the sagacity with which he operates. The white lie about Pixar's value put the brakes on, but Billy 't py games with Gee at the moment. He needs at least greater trol over Pixar. Although he knows the value of Pixar at 210 million, the 640 million represents the value of Lux Animation. However, the value could increase shortly. In trast, Lucasfilm doesn't have very promising growth prospects, and the proposal for a rge produ hasn't even started.

  -That was intense, - John Lasseter said as a way to break the silence.

  -I think we have a lot of questions to think about, young Billy, - Ed Camult said, processing the discussion and the arguments Billy presented during the entire versation.

  --I know what you're thinking, and Pixar is also a part of that process. Although its growth has to be awaited, there are differences. But you also see the future I'm pnning for the pany, -- Billy replied.

  --What future? Isn't it about making movies? -- John Lasseter asked, not uanding the underlying meaning of Billy's words. Ed Camult adjusted his gsses and smiled. Someone as direct as John is undoubtedly a great person.

  --Of course, but going beyond that is something we, as a pany, should sider. Think of it this way, John: our bes with ID Software have geed that our panies tribute to growth. 3D teology be used for many things. If we keep iing, our business els expand, such as saving costs, optimizing processes, improving quality, and transpnting us to different matrices, such as creating architectural models, engineering, fashion, stru, games, and movie post-produ, -- Billy expined.

  --Not only that, we are ahead of other panies by perhaps 15 years. I don't see a pany that match our quality. If we tio grow, game panies may start to be ied in our creations, such as movie produ. Even Microsoft, a puter pany, has approached us to ask about our designs and products, -- Billy tinued.

  The footsteps toward the parking lot resonated with plete uniformity. Billy's dark brown suit, light blue shirt, and properly tied tie gave him a certain air of sophistication. John tried to talk about some things, but he wasn't quite sure what to say. The silence was broken by the words of a ind.

  -How much will Pixar be from all your ideas? - Ed Camult inquired.

  -Billy noticed Ed Camult's suspicious gaze. "We'll be known as the leading animated film pany with the best movies of the 21st tury. After all, Disney holds that p everyone's hearts, but Pixar will cim that title. I'll take care of it. Don't worry; my thoughts are well-defined. We'll bee a sensation, - Billy expined.

  Ed Camult nodded and tinued walking, feeling the o keep this information to himself. He doesn't talk much about things, but the feeling of being a part of a major project is unmistakable. His sary increased slightly, but the love the pany had shown him, from top-notch facilities to substantial iments, freedom for development, and the importance of his work, meant more.

  -I hope to be here to withe growth, - Ed Camult said.

  -Well, you'll have to duother talent search at my alma mater, Stanford Uy. We need better professionals to help us address the challenges of our puter system, - Billy stated.

  The problem that Pixar has? Creating realistic human characters through puters. It's a challehey've been w on diligently, such as developing the FITZ software[1] and the animation model fanic elements like water, snow, and sand. A siderable amount has already been ied in improving all these everyday life processes. These small elements have been modeled and produced, and one of the major intervals between films is the slress that be made as they work on animation.

  -What does Autodesk do? They bring these processes together into a user-friendly, funal tool. -

  -I feel relieved, - Ed Camult said.

  -John Lasseter attempted to say something again, but business versations were not his strong suit. "Let's go grab a bite, - John Lasseter suggested.

  That sounds good. How about we make a quick stop at Mald's? - Billy proposed.

  -Kids' food? - Johioned.

  -Yes, I received an offer retly. Our uping movie is expected to have a line of toys for the 'Happy Meal,' the kids' meal. That's what they've been talking about. However, I want to check the products. I know of it, but I want to evaluate the products and the food now. If you don't mind, - Billy expined.

  -Not at all. I'll get a meal for my nephews; I'm their favorite uncle since I've takeo see all the pany's movies, - John Lasseter said, leaning over to Ed, who had mentioned going to a Greek restaurant earlier.

  -Alright then, - Ed Camult said.

  -We'll just pce a rge order. I want to see the menu and the toys, -- Billy said as he fastened his seatbelt in the front passenger seat. -- We go to the Greek restaurant afterward. Anyway, I'll only try the burgers and fries. The rest we give to your beloved nephews; they'll be happy to eat plenty. --

  -True, the cool uncle has to keep being cool. And Ed, you won't be taking hamburgers for your dear children, - John Lasseter ughed.

  -Please, they're just the kids Susan looks after, - Ed said, sounding particurly nervous. They've had a wonderful five-year retionship, and her privacy is an important part of her life.

  -Well, I think we could get something for the kids on the way, - Billy suggested.

  -You're crazy, there are 35 kids in Susan's , - Ed replied, raising his arms auring in denial, his back arg as he showed his disagreement with the idea.

  -Well, I have the money. e on, Ed, what's better than happy little tykes having a meal? Besides, I'll duct a small quality survey to see if this toy business is profitable this year, especially in December, - Billy said.

  -Perfect, Mald's for everyone! If we take the fast route, we'll get to my nephew's pce. The Greek restaurant is nearby, and, of course, Susan's beautiful pce is just five blocks away. Hahaha, - John Lasseter said, accelerating the car.

  Currently, the toys on offer are from the Baby Loounes colle. Their cute and childish forms have been avaible since January, while during the Christmas season, they used the cssiald Mald in a festive version along with a Christmas tree-shaped car. What's impressive about this franchise is the rapid turnover of toys, although the waiting time has increased over the years due to the extensive menu.

  -Good afternoon, how I help you? - said the automated cashier.

  -We need... 38 Happy Meals. Give me two extra bos, oh s another with fries, and two different burgers. One of those big ones over there and oh ba, -- Billy ordered. --And what would you like for yourself, John or Ed? -

  -I'd like a rge Big Mac with extra-rge fries, -- John replied, with a finger on his mouth. -- Give me one of those small cheeseburgers as well and make it as fast as you . Make sure all the boxes have their toys; we've got a group of kids eagerly waiting for their meals, -- he added.

  The Mald's cashier was surprised, but Billy paid the 190 a a 10 tip for the young girl. Although she was older than Billy, she wasn't as fortunate, but the sincere smile he gave her was enough to take the order.

  Despite Ed's dejected posture, which was quite evident, John had known him for a long time and tried to lower his energy. They took their seats, surrounded by pin chairs and pstic décor. There were a few kids having fun, with others pying around and screaming about the toys in the distance while parents watched them from their seats.

  -How nice, - John Lasseter remarked.

  -I never came to a pce like this when I was a child. It's one of my first times eating something like this. I used to prefer street food over fast food, - Billy said.

  -We have it all pnned out. I'll head to my kids' pce, stay and py for a while, and you guys go to the kindergarten. Say hello to Susan for me, Ed, and we'll catch up in the carpool. I'm in the mood for some Greek crepes, - John Lasseter said.

  -So be it, - Billy replied.

  -Well, I hope all the orders will fit in the car. If I recall correctly, there's a giant box that hold ten meals. Although nothis Mr. Fatty – it has three kilograms of meat in a burger with extra-rge sodas. It's something we used to do when we weren't so focused on making movies. Every Saturday after work. Andrew was the biggest eater, believe it or not, - John Lasseter said.

  -I already khat. Peter Docter ops inviting me; he's trying to pn a corporate outing. I'm sidering it deep down in my mind, thinking of doing it after the release of The Lion King. I'll book the pd, if possible, celebrate with all of you and the Lux Nation team, - Billy said.

  "42!"

  -Here's our order, - Ed said.

  They rushed out of the restaurant. Billy apanied Ed to the kindergarten, a small school with only three csses, each taining 10 to 12 children on average, aged 6 to 7.

  -I'll go down to the car and expin to Susan. I don't think she'll mind. I'll also talk to the principal. Find a parking spot; I'll meet you at the entrance, - Ed said.

  Carrying fe boxes, each taining all the food he could order, Billy took a big bite of the beef burger, feeling the sauce dripping onto his taste buds. "Not bad," he thought as he checked the menu.

  The parking lot was crowded. Billy spotted a few iing spots along the edges, including a charming bookstore. He eventually found a spot between a rge SUV and a tile. Ed Camult was waiting for him at the mairance. He was with a friendly-looking woman ihirties, bck-haired with a warm smile and a rexed demeanor.

  -Ed, I'm sorry, I had a long drive. It's impossible to find parking in these pces, - Billy said.

  -No worries, -- Ed replied calmly. -- This is Susan, one of the most important people here. Susan, this is the boss I told you about. Although it may not seem like it, he's a very pleasant young man. -

  Susan's green eyes lit up with reition, evidence of shared moments. --You're our sponsor. Thank you for the trip to Hawaii. I wao express my gratitude, but unfortunately, you didn't travel with the group. Even now, you've brought happio the kindergarten. Ed mentiohat you have a project to do with my little ones regarding some questions, - Susan said.

  -I just want to make a note of what their favorite toys are, and if one of them happens to be the Happy Meal toys, - Billy said.

  -Well, let's go. They all o thank you for how you've acted, - Susan replied.

  [1] This software automates character hair while they're running or jumping to improve the animation process.

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