Page 40 of The Examiner

Now, now, Jem only saw something she thought was awry and didn’t want the whole department to suffer. In any case, it was weeks ago. Water under the bridge.

Alyson Lang

I don’t want to work with Jem.

Jem Badhuri

I don’t want to work with Alyson. Or Jonathan, but fat chance of that, seeing as Gela put him in charge. At least Cameron has gone, because he’d be a nightmare. Patrick is the only nice person on this course.

Ludya Parak

Settles down with snacks to watch the entertainment.

Jem Badhuri

I don’t want to work with Ludya, either. I’d end up doing everything. I know her type.

Jonathan Danners

I’d be careful about throwing accusations around, Jem. When you point the finger at someone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.

Ludya Parak

OK, so by ‘my type’ you mean … ?

Alyson Lang

We don’t have to like each other. We just have to work together.

Jem Badhuri

The team list is a joke. Ludya in charge of time management? She can’t manage her own time, let alone everyone else’s.

Jonathan Danners

Gela has appointed roles that challenge us.

Ludya Parak

I haven’t been a professional in this industry for fifteen years without being a good time manager. If I was sitting on my arse all day with nothing else to do, I’d submit my projects on time. I’m not. Anyway, I submitted your assignment on time, didn’t I?

Patrick Bright

What do you mean, Ludya?

Ludya Parak

Jem commissioned me to do her 2D assignment. I’m a PROFESSIONAL, so of course I accepted the job. She got a B+.

Alyson Lang

I could tell it was your work from a mile away. Gela knows too, btw.

Ludya Parak

I know she knows. What I don’t know is who told her? Did you, Alyson?

Jonathan Danners