The only reason I can see for the second computer is he wants to control his assets. I.e. the assistant/associate is nearby in the RW and will only work on said computer at his crib or an office. So, no release of assets. Animations as many have said are already out there, nothing new and really not the issue he is facing. Meh.
If I wanted to be true negative I would be saying the 'delay' is cover for him taking off over the holidays. Yes, this could be real bad. If he starts popping in animations and production is still slow as it is then the BS flags will start rising up the flagpoles. He needs to be aiming at a goal of 3 or more PDs per year. That would still put the end in 6-7 years. A 10 year VN yeah....
On a separate note I would require he prove he is doing something, not just announce, before making a deal with this devil. Just a thought
GingerSweetGirl.