6 encounters new arrivals, which contradicts claims that no world exists. 2 shows off new houses, indicating the Village's expansion. This is later revealed to be to increased pressure on 6 to replace 2 to stop the holes from destroying the Village. 6 confronts 2 about the newcomers, but soon forgets as 2 reveals he has afflicted 6 with a disease that will kill him. 6 confronts 11–12 when he... see more