Billy was genuinely nervous about missing the big ieeting and could only vey his good iions in a quick apology, calling all the major leaders and expressing his sincere regret.

  -The first three volumes of Phantom Report were sent, the inal drafts, along with some special sketches about the fate and story ges. Although these three books are precious, Billy sent three of Sm Dunk and a final one from a series that, from the call I had, is going to be one of the great series in the wenty years. - Joe Kubert said.

  -Ohhhhh, a bold statement for this industry, although all the series he creates are already saved for the wenty years. - Frank Miller said, perusing the drafts sent by Billy with white gloves. The care in reading the draft was excessive, and over the years, he has learned a lot watg Billy.

  -It's a pity he couldn't e. - Joe Kubert said, who has a close retionship with Billy. The series of Dark Bikers has uhem in talent and strength.

  -Well, he's a busy man, and apparently, he's now focused on ag, which surprises me. With his talent in ics, I wouldn't ge the profession for anything in the world. - Jerry Sigel said, with an oxygen mae over his eighty years old, he was known as the father of Superman.

  -Times ge, and now these kids have so much talent itle fihat I only sigh. I wish he would do a Spider-Man series. With his ability, he'll surely revitalize the franchise, or even the X-Men. - Stan Lee said.

  -We're old. - Joe Kubert said.

  All those who represented something in the world of ics began to arrive, almost 120 people this time. Some new faces have joined who have started their ic produ, which has grown by 5% in 1991, 13% in 1992, and 32% in 1993. The year 1994 is still up in the air.

  -What do you have to say, Todd? You're the one doing business with Billy now. I heard he hired you to help with a new Spider-Man series. - John Romita asked.

  -Oh, yes, great series have been made. Billy is betting on a great creation. He has paid good moo everyone, from script creation to animation and media. Sabaertai paid for him to make the best animation in history for X-Men and Spider-Man. They went all out, and with some innovative teiques, I'm sure it will be a great series. - Todd said.

  This caused wear and tear on people's minds since Marvel's eic situation was not very good. Even if they set up an indepe pany, the quality of drawing done by Billy was above all rules. Image ics has suffered and won; some series have bee, but others have been weak and haven't developed as expected.

  -The ic business has been tough. - Jin Valentino said.

  -Of course, it has. We have a lot of good petition. - Todd Me said.

  -Please, we just ime. - Jim Lee sighed. Having known the wealth that came with having a ipany, old representations like Did Marvel seemed distant and unattainable. But with the face of Lux ics, a new hope arose for all these new creators.

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  -Good m, young Bill. - Gillian Armstrong greeted.

  -Good day. - Billy said, shaking Gillian's slender hands in surprise. In the background were Denise Di Novi, Robin Swicord, and Winona Ryder. Although there were no rumors after their separation, there have been notable ges in Winona's personality, not bad, just in a withdrawn and distant state, unlike her usual self.

  -You have o test. - Gillian said, indig that he should take a seat. There, alongside the three women, female power was never so clear. Eae with ample budgets, the ued call that Billy received st minute, without giving him time to dress appropriately. He only had a gray suit, a blue shirt, no tie, and matg mocs. His blonde hair was tousled, without the usual b that arra to fall in yers over his forehead.

  Causing some fusion in Billy. Isn't this another round of auditions? - Then...

  -Well, to start, we have some questions that would help us determine if you are the right fit for the role. We have a clear idea of the character we want to portray, but we haven't decided if you could tackle the character design. We are amazed at your ag abilities, and noant to decide from another pying field. - Gillian said.

  Robin Swicord adjusted her posture and hahe answer sheet to Billy, teions, all of which were trary to what he expected. The first question, What's your favorite color? Your cherished dream? Painting or music? Favorite song or favorite musire?

  -I guess I have to ahis from the perspective of the role I'm going to py. - Billy said, from his seat.

  -Of course. - Robin said.

  -My favorite color is yellow. Sus by the window give me inexplicable sensations of endless life, but I also like the white of snow and brown. - Billy said, giving Winona a brief look. - My dream, I don't have one in particur, nothing beyond that, but I like the life I live and the tranquility with which I live it.

  Blonde hair hit his brow, falling the length of his hair. Although it interrupted his view, he didn't mind. Billy put on a thoughtful face, one of those breathtaking expressions.

  -Both, I like both. It's something that be appreciated and not rejected. Music makes me happy, nostalgid even angry, but that's what notes are for, while painting inspires differently, like music. Admiriiful paintings is iing, maybe it also helps us remember. - Billy said.

  The versation tinued for the wenty minutes, in an attempt by Billy to sound desperately simir to young Theodore Laurence. A difficult thing due to the main aspects. He adjusted his posture iails, those he knew from the one he ortraying, with basic details in his posture aures. Although he didn't take aiquette course, he could follow a standard present ilemen of the time, studied in different exercises wheook part in his theater and ag csses.

  -It was a good performance. - Winona said as they left, with her pale cheeks puffed up, the sweetness of the actress still evident.

  -Thank you very much, miss. It was ued for me to have such a quid early meeting. - Billy said, fshing a short smile.

  -It is, that's why we're leaving for Massachusetts tomorrow. We have many things to do. The set has been ready si week, and I think the surprise is just an affirmation. I chose you, but I had to be sure. You're very talented. - Winona said. Her charisma was unique, followed by her freshness. No wonder she was one of the great actresses of the decade, and her charm, bined with her sweet smile, made her look like a sweet elf.

  -You are very fttering. I hope to shine brightly when our two performances e together. Although I don't think it will be very difficult. - Billy said.

  Winona raised her eyebrows. -What do you mean?

  -You know, I'll py young Theodore, who is madly in love with Jo. I think it's easy with such a lovely co-worker. - Billy said.

  Winona's soft voice sounded in a ughter that filled the air. That's the charisma that people idolize so much. - Billy thought.

  -Ohhhhh, you're still imitating Laurie, Mr. Darwin. We're leaving tomorrow in first css. I asked them to put us together. I want to introduce you to the whole team. I'm friends with Cire Danes and Trini. They might fall for your charm. - Winona said, still smiling.

  -I hope we get along. - Billy said, walking towards the exit with Winona while the hree producers were fiuning some details.

  -e, it's this way. - Winona said, leading to a room that seemed to be an office.

  -James, o see you. Here I bring you this young man who just got the lead role for the Little Women movie we'll be shooting tomorrow. - Winona said.

  James was an old man who happily stood up despite his limp, warmly weling Winona, who just smiled at the old man and gave him a long and broad greeting.

  -Well, I see I'm a third wheel now. - James said.

  Briefly greeting Billy.

  -Not at all, this young man should give you the details for tomorrow's flight. He'll be traveling with the whole team as I asked. - Winona said. Billy couldn't help but notice Winona's bck thong, low-cut pants, and the white shirt ging to her body. The beginning of the beautiful hips left a vivid image in Billy's mind.

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