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Patrick Bright

Alyson is working on a big new commission. That’s confidential.

Jem Badhuri

I’ve written to Mae with my thoughts, and now I’m going to bed.

To: Mae Blackwell, RD8 Systems Ltd

From: Jemisha Badhuri

Date: 29 April 2024

Subject: A few points

Dear Mae,

There are things you should know about our course group. Two members have left. Cameron is apparently unwell and is only contributing the odd Doodle message (Doodle is Royal Hastings’ intranet) while Alyson Lang has got a mysterious art commission and is no longer coming in. Jonathan and Gela are creating the impression she’s here, when she isn’t. It’s just me, Pat, Ludya and Jonathan working on your installation.

In the light of these circumstances, I think you’ll understand our reluctance to implement the majority of your suggestions which, if we did them all, would mean a complete re-design of the whole project. There is simply not the time, the personnel or the budget to do so.

It is therefore my polite suggestion that you allow us to complete the final project to the best of our abilities. Some of your suggestions – such as making the tunnel a wall frieze, and diluting the impact of the soundscape to ambient muzak – can all be seen as counter-intuitive to a fully inclusive experience for your guests.

Yours,

Jem Badhuri

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Alyson, 29 April 2024:

Jem Badhuri

Congratulations on your commission. I don’t suppose you can say what it is.

Alyson Lang

Thanks. You’re right. Client in the Middle East.

Jem Badhuri

I found out recently Jonathan is married to a girl called Suzie that he met on a university course he claims not to have done. Wondered if you knew.

Alyson Lang

Yes, I know. Thanks, Jem.

Jem Badhuri

Why would he lie about things like that?

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Cameron, 29 April 2024:

Jem Badhuri

Hi Cam. How are you?

Cameron Wesley

Been better. You?