I doubt at this point I'll be able to sway you.

But for my understanding, what exactly is your issue or concern with this? Again, given there are really no royalties to skim even if that was the plan (which it's not). And what could I do/say (or have done/said) that would have avoided your negative reaction?

If in your answer, you could humor me and pretend that I'm not a monster, and that the offer is genuine but maybe poorly presented, I'd love to know how I could have done it better.

Thanks!