"Is this the new recruit, Roman?"
As Ethan Gray walked through the bustling corridors of Riverport Film Studios, heads turned. He was a fresh face on the 9th floor—the domain of senior production and high-stakes development. Beside him, Roman Rowan walked with a brisk, purposeful stride, his veteran aura commanding respect from the younger staff.
"This is Ethan Gray," Roman announced to a group of animators gathered by a water cooler. "A young man with exceptional vision. He’s joining my team as an Assistant Screenwriter. I expect everyone to show him the proper professional courtesy."
Ethan offered a polite, measured smile, nodding to those they passed. Some returned the gesture with curiosity, others with a hint of professional jealousy, and a few veterans paused to exchange brief ple
