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it missed anything important. Still could have bled
out from it, or gotten some kind of nasty infection, I guess. I think most of
the ways to die in this place are pretty bad and pretty slow. No good way to
die anywhere, really, but that guy was as lucky as he could have been, with
just a few shots through the head. I'd much prefer that to a lot of the other
options.
    So far, I’ve only seen the one guy get shot by these guards.
It’s not any information to go on. Not really. But something definitely stuck
out as odd to me, watching it happen. The guards did it all very strangely.
Anyone could have seen him coming. I would assume they’re supposed to defend
themselves, and it was pretty obvious he was heading over to them with the
intent to do some serious damage. But they waited. They stood stock freaking
still until he got closer.
    I could be focusing on stupid crap, but it just doesn’t make
sense. It’s a little thing, but it tells me there might be something else going
on. I don’t know what, but something.
     
    ENTRY END

WHO IS GOING TO WIN THE MALL?
    POLL 1
    1: Bill (54%)
    2: Quinn (23%)
    3: Alexa (8%)
    4: Lia (3%)
    5: Yesenia (2%)
    6: Evan (2%)
    7: Marcus (2%)
    8: Imran (2%)
    9: Dana (1%)
    10: Tess (1%)
    11: Kim (1%)
    12: Ned (1%)
    (Information collected by The Cruise)

TO: Edward Andel
    FROM: Niels Evenstad
    SUBJECT: Last Week's Work
    SENT 1/11/2075 AT 7:49 a.m. EST
     
    Edward.
    I saw the composition notes you made on the footage so far.
I realize you were having issues with some of the material in The Mall, but
given all that, you made some very intelligent choices. Filming directly from
Ned's back when he was shot was incredibly wise. It will, of course, look as
though he's been killed, but the angle will leave a second or two of doubt for
the viewers. I liked it so much, I've decided to use it in the coming episode.
I feel it will be dramatic enough to make a real impact.
    I also would like to apologize if I was dismissive of your
feelings. Believe me, it wasn't the first choice on my list, making this
particular show, but it was so original and such a risk I couldn't help but
try. It turned out well for me, but it easily could not have. I want you to
take those risks, even when they look horrible. I'm not a murderous man, but I
eventually chose my family’s well-being and security over those discomforts. I
will understand if you would rather back out of this because of the content of
The Mall, but I sincerely hope you won't. It’s not likely I’ll find another
candidate for this position with a degree in social psychology, or one who is
so in need of this money. I want to help you, I truly do, Edward.
    Just consider all options, and know that I won't hold
leaving against you.
     
    Niels Evenstad,
    Chief Operating Officer, Evenstad Media
     
    —
     
    TO: Niels Evenstad
    FROM: Edward Andel
    SUBJECT: Last Week's Work
    SENT 1/11/2075 AT 8:23 a.m. EST
     
    I have a lot of things to consider. Until I've decided, I'll
stay and do the work. Chances are good I'll stay around, but I can't
technically know for sure. So just treat it as though everything is normal
unless you hear otherwise.

JOURNAL 02LIA
    ENTRY 002
    DATE: 1/12/2075
     
    I just about killed my first person. I heard footsteps and I
grabbed a box knife. It was really the only thing I could find. Not the ideal
weapons, but it would have done the job better than a vibrator. I was ready to
have right at whoever was coming for me, and I found in that moment just how
capable of murder I was. Well, how capable of defending myself, really. Murder
makes it sound so bad. Self-defense.
    I stopped when I saw him, though. He had a baseball bat, but
his hands were up in the air and he just asked me to listen. I'm glad I did.
His name's Bill, and it sounds like he's got a pretty solid plan for how we can
last this game out. I'm all for that, assuming it