PANEL 1
IDS – RAYNE'S OFFICE. The EXECUTIVES have sat down again, as RAYNE is pouring them drinks. Realization and acceptance have set in. RAYNE nods.
EXECUTIVE 1
You're going to phase us out.
RAYNE
If I have to.
RAYNE
We'll ride out your contracts and offer you a new one within the new program.
PANEL 2
IDS – RAYNE'S OFFICE. EXECUTIVE 2 is genuinely curious.
EXECUTIVE 2
How are you ever going to retain top talent?
RAYNE
I have to hope there are others out there who want more than the highest price.
PANEL 3
IDS – RAYNE'S OFFICE. RAYNE shrugs sadly.
EXECUTIVE 1
And if not?
RAYNE
Then we're fucked.
PANEL 4
IDS – RAYNE'S OFFICE. RAYNE looks determined, as the others take a drink.
RAYNE
But if there's even a 1% chance this could work;
RAYNE
Don't I have to try?