about using that power, at the very least.
I shouldn’t say we. I have no say, but I think you should
consider it. The final decision would rest with you and the other board
members. I just thought I would propose the idea, if nothing else.
—
TO: Edward Andel
FROM: Niels Evenstad
SUBJECT: Possible Ratings Increase: The Mall
SENT 1/17/2075 AT 3:14 p.m. EST
Edward,
I apologize for my tardiness in replying to this email. I've
been very busy of late and only just found time to check my email.
Everyone is aware of the views you've expressed concern
over. However, the viewership of this show is half again as large as the first
season. We may lose some people who think the show is moving too slowly this
time around, but obviously not enough to damage the numbers we're seeing from
it. I wish we could keep every viewer satisfied, but that's unfortunately
impossible. That being said, your idea to deny the players power and/or water
is something we've considered. If it came down to it, we've already decided it
would be an option. But I like that you thought of it. However, I'd prefer if
you gave your full focus to the Live and Breathe update for the time being. I
hear it's coming along nicely, so it's in need of a leader now more than ever
before.
As usual, my intent is not to shoot you down, but we have
quite a bit to do in a very short amount of time. I’m sure you understand.
Niels Evenstad,
Chief Operating Officer, Evenstad Media
TO: Niels Evenstad
FROM: Frederick Evenstad
SUBJECT: Concerned
SENT 1/17/2075 AT 10: 13 a.m. EST
Brother, I'm worried about you. You've been unreachable for
the past two days, nearly three days. I did my best to convince myself that it
was nothing, and that you needed your privacy or needed some space to relax. If
that's all it is, then I'm sorry. But in as long as we've been brothers, I've
never had this much difficulty touching base with you, and it's very
disconcerting to me. I feel like there's something going on that you don't feel
like you can tell me, or anyone else. But I promise you, you can tell me
anything you need to, no matter what it is.
I hope you are well, Brother.
Frederick Evenstad
Chief Operating Officer, Evenstad Technologies
—
TO: Frederick Evenstad
FROM: Niels Evenstad
SUBJECT: Concerned
SENT 1/17/2075 AT 4:02 p.m. EST
I'm sorry for any worry I may have caused you, Brother. I
was forcing myself to take some time away from the desk. I should have been
more responsive, but I wanted a few days to just decompress. Really, I'm fine.
I do appreciate your concern. It means a lot to me that you care enough to
worry. Not everyone in this world is lucky enough to have someone like that in
their lives. But your concerns are unfounded, I'm happy to say. I'm not keeping
anything from you. I wouldn't do that, especially with you being so insistent
on knowing. I'll be back to my normal self once this season is over, I assure
you. It's just proving to be much more work than the first one.
I am well, Brother.
Niels Evenstad,
Chief Operating Officer, Evenstad Media
JOURNAL 01MARCUS
ENTRY 004
DATE: 1/18/2075
It's been fairly quiet lately, but things are finally
starting to pick up, at least a little bit. It’s unfortunate, because I don't want
any more blood spilled. However, I think I'll finally have my distraction. At
least enough of one to go take care of that poor man’s body. The old lady down
at the end is a lot more active, keeps stepping out, throwing things around.
Farther each time. The guys with the guns keep turning their attention over to
her, but she doesn't stop. Every now and then, they actually shoot something
she throws out, which is insane in its own right.
The only thing I can figure is that she's testing her
boundaries. Although I
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