Indeed, to the east, north, and south, there was more than a two-kilometer buffer of open fields. Heading south into the array was almost certainly wh...t Party #2 had done.And without mushroom locks, did they get trapped in ecosystems similar to Mark’s? It was certainly worth investigating. A male voice in the Red Mall lounge spoke out. “I did a little exploring in the array above Black Mall, not much but some. I’ll be happy to help search the array at White Mall.”Emily had already filled Mark. “Why keep him? I mean, he’s a tool.”“Oh, he’s a tool all right,” Walker said. “Without him, we won’t be able to leave this place. We would be as trapped down here as you were in that obelisk.”Nikia looked over at me. “Really?” she asked in a drawn-out tone. “Maybe I should convince him to let us leave.”“You had to dupe Ruby to escape your prison,” Walker said. “I believe Seth was too much for you to handle.”Nikia shot him a look but didn’t say anything else.I didn’t say anything either. I was. . at home.” I said. “They were looking for you.”“They found me.”“What happened?”“They invaded the Headmaster’s Office, demanded my location ... what classroom ... you know I work in the office ... you didn’t? Work Study ... Junior Clerk. We don’t talk much lately, do we?”“No ... not since I started University ... you withdrew and I formed other relationships. Probably my fault.” I made that universal gesture that says ... continue with your tale.“They barged in the door, flashed badges,. Unlike Michael, he had a greater awareness of himself and knewsomething was wrong with that dress. He decided to finally confront hismom over the issue.***Fred's mother was busy in the kitchen when confronted over the dress."What's up with that wedding dress?" Fred asked her."What do you mean?" his mother asked."You know, it's a little creepy," Fred said vaguely."How so?" his mother asked slightly offended."Look, it has this power to draw you in. I've seen both Michael and Samgo up to the attic.