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Sorry, Luds. Hope your mum’s OK.

Patrick Bright

Thinking of you, Ludya. Hope the boys are better soon too.

Jonathan Danners

Sorry to hear about your mum, Luds. We’re all tired and stressed out. Let’s chill.

Doodle message group MMAM(FTP), 16 May 2024:

Jem Badhuri

Is no one coming into the studio any more? I’ve been the only one here all this week.

Patrick Bright

I haven’t felt like speaking to anyone. Been taking my stuff to the BA studio and working there.

Jonathan Danners

Snap. Can’t stand that place. Went to the Aviator to work on my essay. Thing is, we’re nearly done with the components. The end IS in sight.

Jem Badhuri

Thanks to those of us who ramped up production after RD8’s feedback.

Alyson Lang

I’m working from home and will continue to do so.

Jem Badhuri

I haven’t spoken to you in person since Somerset, Alyson. Exactly four months to the day.

Alyson Lang

I won’t make the event. My client is hosting a dinner in London and expects me there.

Doodle message group [Private] Jem and Patrick, 16 May 2024:

Jem Badhuri

What do you think about Alyson not coming? Not even to help set up.

Patrick Bright

Concentrate on your long essay, Jem. Let’s just get this course over with.

Jem Badhuri

I looked her up at St Martins. She really did graduate with a First, in 2006. She’d have been twenty-six then. A mature student. I’m sure all the articles say she was twenty-two.

Patrick Bright

Pass your MA, then begin your life. You’re right at the start of it. Don’t get bogged down with other people and their problems. Look after number one.

Jem Badhuri