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Ludya Parak

I could ask, but don’t have a lot of sway, seeing as I don’t work here.

Patrick Bright

I’m with Gela in the corridor by the toilets. Found her sitting on the floor. She’s not well at all.

Alyson Lang

They’ve had champagne out getting warm for an hour. Gela, did you have some?

Jonathan Danners

No, I told her.

Ludya Parak

Told her what?

Patrick Bright

What the fuck?

Jem Badhuri

What did you tell her to make her ill?

Jonathan Danners

That we had half an hour to get the installation up and chat with guests about it. Don’t know why that should make her ill. Like Alyson says, it’s probably the champagne.

WhatsApp chat between Mae Blackwell and Gela Nathaniel, 30 May 2024:

Mae

Everything OK, Gela?

Mae

Did you find out what was inside the head?

Mae

Whatever it is, please don’t worry about our incinerator. I’ve been assured it can handle anything!

Mae

My PA said she saw you open the clay head. She said you seemed shocked by what was inside and reeled back, then staggered away, looking most upset. If you’re not feeling well, perhaps have a sit-down outside?

WhatsApp chat between Ben Sketcher and Jem Badhuri, 30 May 2024:

Ben

Is everything OK, Jem? Patrick says he’ll help me get into the event, but he can’t do that until after the guests are let in.

Jem

Awesome! I feel so excited now the whole class is together again.