[X] "Okay, we're interested. Need more details, editorial control slash veto powers, and defined royalties. Perhaps we can cover some printing costs to offset the risks with sales of untested subject matter."
[X] Maybe. We need more details. And editorial control. And a cut in the profits.
-[X] "How would you feel about having a couple puppet liaisons on hand to communicate our message and understand our character? They can have whatever particular skill set you'd like. An artist puppet, a writer? Haven't tried that before."