“Breaking news, a local man’s body was recovered from the Titian aqueduct. Reporter Powell Lyndon is on the scene with additional information, Powell?”

“Thank you, Rose, this is Powell Lyndon at the Titian Aqueduct the site of yet another suicide. This marks the seventh person to access the facility in two years. I have a spokesperson from AquaPURE Marasol Clark on vid to answer a few questions.

"Ms. Clark, How do you response to critics are calling for your company to lose its license to provide potable water to Ring City and its surrounding suburbs because of your failure to maintain a secure facility?

“The staff of AquaPURE is deeply concerned by this tragic event and our thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of the dearly departed,” Clark said.

“Yes, Ms. Clark, but how can consumer be confident in the water entering their homes and schools and businesses if your lacking in basic security measures?”

“As a company we value health lifestyles and are donating generously to several local community outreach programs to prevent self-harm. For a limited time our newest product, Unwater, will be available for a nominal fee at select counselling centers,” Clark said.

“Madonna Dane, Margaret Woods, Jamie Stewart, Seven people have accessed your high security water generation plant unimpeded. Benedict McFrye, Harry Sholto, John Martin. Despite your assurances of increased secuity, time after time. And now James Burnham. Which leaves one vital question is why doesn’t this happen at Waterworks?”

Clark’s left eye twitched.

“This is Powell Lyndon, reporting from Titian Aquaduct, Active News, back to you, Rose.”

Chuckling, James Burnham poured himself another cup of coffee. His bags were packed and his personal items were already plasticubed and shipped to Ring City. His Identibracelet beeped displaying his old face with its new name. Burnham added a lump of turbindo sugar and a splash of whiskey. Sipping his breakfast, James checked his bank balance aon his bracelet and smiled. Waste not want not, he like his new name and the dead man wasn’t using it anymore. Burnham texted his next assignment. A little wet work in the suburbs, practically a beach vacation.

“French referred you to my professional services Looking forward to doing business with you, Devereaux.".