WICKED Memorandum, Date 231.5.5, Time 0716
TO:
FROM:
RE:
I only have two fingers left.
I wrote the lies of my farewell with two fingers.
That is the truth.
We are evil.
They are kids.
We are evil.
We should stop, let the Munies have the world.
We can’t play God.
We can’t do this to kids.
You’re evil, I’m evil.
My two fingers tell me so.
How can we lie to our replacements?
We give them hope when there is none.
Everyone will die.
No matter what.
Let nature win.
WICKED Memorandum, Date 231.6.22, Time 1137
TO: The Replacements
FROM: Thomas [Subject A1]
RE: The Purge
I take total responsibility for what we have had to do over the last few days.
What we have to keep in mind, though, is that WICKED is alive and stronger than ever. The Maze is up and running and our studies are in full swing. We are on the path and we cannot stray from it.
All I ask is that what we have done here remain within the organization and never be referred to again. What’s done is done, and it was a mercy. But now, every waking thought has to be devoted to building the blueprint.
Ava Paige is the new chancellor of WICKED, effective immediately.
WICKED Memorandum, Date 232.1.28, Time 0721
TO: My Associates
FROM: Ava Paige, Chancellor
RE: Regarding Chuck
I wanted to share some quick thoughts about Chuck’s death since talk of it is rampant around the compound. Though not surprising, the reaction disappoints me.
We all understand what it is we have been asked to do, and we all knew that we would be expected to do things that are difficult. But WICKED’s purpose is about the long term, and everything will have been for nothing unless we accomplish our ultimate goal. Showing small mercies along the way does no one any good.
The Psychs have determined what we need to stimulate our subjects and seek the patterns; their edicts are our first concern. Chuck was a wonderful child full of life and sweet tenderness. Of all our subjects, he may have been the one most likely to earn our sympathies, as well as those of his companions. Ironically, that is the very reason why what happened needed to happen. You saw the results for yourself.
Most importantly, and to ease your conscience, remember that Chuck was not a potential Candidate and most certainly would have met an even worse death eventually. If anything, we did show him a mercy by setting up the scenario that led to his murder.
There is not much else to say. I do not need to preach about morals or right and wrong. We are in survival mode, and the only thing that matters is maximizing the number of lives saved in the long run. Please visit our in-staff counselors if need be, but then please move on and stay on course for the Scorch Trials. The discussions regarding this matter must cease immediately to keep morale up.