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Saturday
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A string of text messages
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To: TJ
From: Everett
Remind me not to mix my medication with alcohol again… I can’t even remember what we did.
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To: Everett
From: TJ
I reminded you multiple times, but you insisted. This Rush guy made quite an impression. Did you take the aspirin I left for you?
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To: TJ
From: Everett
I did, thanks. Sorry I dropped that on you. Maybe I overreacted.
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To: Everett
From: TJ
Don’t worry, that’s what friends are for. Don’t let it spoil your weekend.
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To: Everett
From: David
Train, ETA 08:45
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To: David
From: Everett
rgr
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To-Do list found on the desk of Eli Wallace
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- laundry, good shirt needed on Tuesday
- groceries, out of milk
- call mum
- 2:15pm gym with Matt
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Friendly advice
Dear Nick,
I’ve been thinking about what you told me and I can only come to one conclusion, which you’re not going to like: You messed up. You didn’t even give this man a chance to prove you wrong about him.
I know you have your issues, but doesn’t everyone deserve the benefit of the doubt? From what I heard this Young has a genuine interest in your project.
I don’t agree with Daniel’s way of punishing you, but you have to behave professionally when Rafiel is around. The department needs to pass this inspection.
I’m here if you need help preparing or a shoulder to cry on.
Love,
Mandy
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Friendly advice
He only takes an interest because of the possibilities of turning my project into a weapon!
Don’t worry about Rafiel, I know how to handle him.
Nick
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: RE: Friendly advice
Dear Nick,
Both these statements worry me. Did you hit your head recently? You’re not usually this simpleminded or naive.
Love,
Mandy
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: RE: RE: Friendly advice
Explain.
Nick
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: RE: RE: RE: Friendly advice
Dear Nick,
- Have you even asked Young about the subject of his research paper? I sincerely doubt that “manufacturing weapons in innovative and non-traditional ways” will get past the ethics committee.
- As I remember it, last year you got into a shouting match with Rafiel because he couldn’t see the solution to a two-dimensional spacetime integral quick enough. He’s a professor in ethics! What did you expect?
- I really shouldn’t have to explain this to you.
Love,
Mandy
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: I hate it when you’re right
What do I do?
Nick
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: I hate it when you’re right
See point 3)
Love,
Mandy
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A string of text messages
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To: TJ
From: Everett
The head of the department emailed me with apologies and another invitation. What do I do?
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To: Everett
From: TJ
What do you want to do?
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To: TJ
From: Everett
I want to see that project. I don’t want to work anywhere near that asshole.
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To: Everett
From: TJ
You don’t have to decide right this moment.
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To: TJ
From: Everett
By which you mean I should talk to the guy to keep my options open. You always were the smart one.
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To: Everett
From: TJ
Don’t you forget it.
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Collaboration
Dear Dr. Jackson,
I would still like to discuss the possibility of a collaboration. However, on Monday morning I have other obligations. Would it be possible to meet on Tuesday morning instead?
Best,
Everett Young
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: Collaboration
Dear Everett,
Let’s meet in my office on Tuesday morning at 8:30. I’m looking forward to hearing your plans.
Sincerely,
Dr. Daniel Jackson
PI, Head of Department of Natural Sciences
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To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: RE: RE: Collaboration
Dear Dr. Jackson,
Thank you for this opportunity. I will see you on Tuesday.
Best,
Everett Young