◊ W E A T H E R ◊ The sun shines brightly all day. Not a cloud in the sky, the temperatures are in the high 70s.
◊ E V E N T S ◊
Once again, the map for the facility has been changed. There is now a second block accessible. This is reached from block A via the basement level, where access has been opened up to another elevator at the other end.
Block B is identical in design to Block A. There are, however, clear differences between the two. Whereas Block A’s central courtyard is landscaped and has the feel of a park, the central area of Block B is set out more like a smallholding. There are a variety of plots set out, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. The plots are as follows:-
Herbs: this area grows quantities of most common herbs, all clearly labelled.
Roots: this area is growing crops such as potatoes, carrots, onions, pumpkins, squashes etc.
Orchard: there is a small orchard which has apple trees, plum trees and a couple of orange trees.
Fruits: this area has raspberry and blueberry bushes and other soft fruit plants such as strawberries.
Salad stuffs: tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, beetroot etc.
Everything that is being grown is at it’s proper stage for the time of year. There is also a tool shed that is filled with tools required for small scale farming (including supplies of seeds etc needed for future crops) and a greenhouse (around 6ft by 10ft) for cultivation.
There are two communal areas accessible in Block B. One is set up as a workshop, including an old car which can be worked on. Everything that is needed for that is available - and the room is well ventilated. The other communal room is a music room, with a variety of instruments available, including several guitars and a piano. There is also a karaoke machine set up in one corner on a low stage. There are a number of bean bags scattered around the room for people to sit on.
Whilst it is clear that there are two storys to Block B, currently only level 1 is currently accessible.
Charlie is put into the elevator (his blindfold and shackles are removed once he is in the elevator and he is not given any opportunity of talking with any guards etc). He is given a bag containing his clothes and a room key stamped with the correct room number. The elevator goes up and the doors open onto the cafeteria. He is left to find his own way to his room.
◊ C O M M U N I C A T I O N S ◊ Everyone receives the same message today:
Dear Community Members,
Today, we have two important things to discuss with you. One is positive, one is negative.
Here's the bad news first. Unfortunately, even in an environment set up to be free of the normal stresses of prison and allowed freedom to spread out and explore yourselves, some of you have done wrong. Three of you have transgressed against your fellow community members.
One of you has already publicly confessed, which we thank him for, and commend him for his bravery and interest in the community's well being. Because of that, Mr. Somers' punishment is reduced. He is expected to cut the grass, and do other general maintenance/clean up as needed today in the courtyard. This task shouldn’t take more than a couple of hours.
The two remaining offenders are encouraged to confess to the community. You have twenty four hours to step up and do the right thing. Failure to comply to this will be disappointing for everyone, and yield less than positive results.
Now, for the good news. We have today moved onto the second phase of this project, with the opening of Block B of the facility. We are pleased with the progress of this program - despite today’s unfortunate setback. We hope that such punishments are not required on a regular basis. That is, of course, entirely up to you.
As a result of the knowledge of wrongdoing presented today, we ask you all to complete a private journal entry detailing your thoughts and feelings on the matter. This is not an optional exercise. We anticipate that you will take this seriously. It is due by midnight tonight.
Feel free to explore the second Block - which is accessible through the basement level. You will soon be joined by more neighbors. If any of you wish to request a move to a room in Block B, please let us know and this can be arranged.
The Administration
New residents receive this welcome message on their computer. The message blinks until it is read.