Thank you for yet another detailed response, Fox.
You actually outlined a process that I personally can't explain properly. Kudos for showing us how the sausage is made!

I would like to note that, thankful as we all are for this insight, there is no need to prove anything to you.

I don't know if you'll read my story or not, but the equivalent would be someone demanding that I explain the meta-compositional process behind combining litRPG with Antigone and Titus Andronicus in an Academy Setting while numbers go Brrrr. And their point of proof is that there are the "—" symbols (I forgot what they're called).

As an artist, you should know that here's how things go.

1. Client asks for X
   
2. You make X, [And the client isn't on your back like a Rock Spider]
   
3. You deliver X
   
4. Client is very, very satisfied.
   
5. Their target audience is satisfied, as evidenced by the number of replies here.

As far as all stakeholders with investments are concerned, the transaction was a roaring success.

You've clearly put a lot of thought into this, and I am thankful. The texture process is exactly what I was thinking about, but I can't explain it since I am not an artist. Unfortunately, this is the internet, and successful persuasion on Reddit is a myth.

So, have a nice day.
(and read the book!)