1 00:00:01,626 --> 00:00:04,833 We suffer under something called "The Emergency". 2 00:00:04,838 --> 00:00:07,733 A rapidly escalating state of panic 3 00:00:07,738 --> 00:00:10,338 where the truth itself is under attack. 4 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:12,882 It just feels like something bad is about to happen. 5 00:00:12,887 --> 00:00:14,384 That's The Emergency. 6 00:00:14,389 --> 00:00:16,845 I've been saving something for you. It's a test. 7 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:19,848 And the winners get a scholarship to the Boatwright Academy. 8 00:00:19,853 --> 00:00:21,273 You may begin. 9 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:23,415 There are some who possess 10 00:00:23,420 --> 00:00:26,513 an unusually powerful love of the truth. 11 00:00:26,518 --> 00:00:30,025 Time! I shall now read the list of those who've passed the test. 12 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:31,443 Reynard Muldoon? 13 00:00:31,448 --> 00:00:33,138 I'm Kate Wetherall. I'm a self-contained unit. 14 00:00:33,142 --> 00:00:34,940 Anything that comes up, I deal with myself. 15 00:00:34,944 --> 00:00:37,366 - That's Sticky Washington. - Why do they call you Sticky? 16 00:00:37,370 --> 00:00:40,035 I remember everything I read or see. 17 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:42,328 Well done. 18 00:00:42,333 --> 00:00:44,414 - What's in there? - Mr. Benedict. 19 00:00:44,419 --> 00:00:46,280 Allow me to acquaint you with your fourth. 20 00:00:46,284 --> 00:00:48,126 Constance Contraire. 21 00:00:48,131 --> 00:00:50,086 I apologize for nothing. 22 00:00:50,091 --> 00:00:53,339 We're asking you to go on a mission. A risky, undercover mission. 23 00:00:53,344 --> 00:00:55,974 And, unfortunately, one that can only be accomplished by children. 24 00:01:02,963 --> 00:01:05,803 You can wait here for further instructions. 25 00:01:08,510 --> 00:01:10,300 - How long was I out? - We're under attack. 26 00:01:10,945 --> 00:01:13,355 - Someone's cut the power. - Cut the power? 27 00:01:14,115 --> 00:01:15,355 Take these. 28 00:01:21,247 --> 00:01:23,367 Who wants to see the safe room? 29 00:01:23,858 --> 00:01:26,022 - There we are. - Is this another test? 30 00:01:26,027 --> 00:01:27,399 This is not a test. 31 00:01:27,404 --> 00:01:28,534 This way. 32 00:01:32,175 --> 00:01:33,588 Back, back, back! 33 00:01:37,889 --> 00:01:39,594 Excuse me a moment. 34 00:01:39,599 --> 00:01:41,421 Follow me, right here. 35 00:01:41,426 --> 00:01:43,596 - Where's Milligan? - I don't know. 36 00:01:44,270 --> 00:01:46,810 - We'll go through the maze. - Who are those people? 37 00:01:46,815 --> 00:01:48,895 I'll detail more later. Stay close. 38 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:50,897 We need to cross the house. 39 00:01:50,902 --> 00:01:53,152 The other staircase will lead us to the safe room. 40 00:01:57,450 --> 00:01:59,580 This way. Hurry up! Hurry up! Eh? 41 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:02,784 Is everybody here? 42 00:02:02,789 --> 00:02:04,035 Let's go! Let's go! 43 00:02:05,984 --> 00:02:08,244 Back, back, back! 44 00:02:11,881 --> 00:02:15,051 Stay close. Stay close. No, no, no. This way. 45 00:02:16,469 --> 00:02:18,009 No, no, no. Wait. 46 00:02:31,943 --> 00:02:33,283 We have to help him. 47 00:02:40,940 --> 00:02:42,340 Reynie... 48 00:03:10,523 --> 00:03:12,061 Abort! Abort! 49 00:03:18,531 --> 00:03:20,951 Oh, my. 50 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:24,119 Where's Constance? 51 00:03:24,546 --> 00:03:27,366 She ran for it right away, to save her own skin. 52 00:03:28,466 --> 00:03:30,088 Maybe she was trying to flank them. 53 00:03:30,093 --> 00:03:31,315 Flank them? 54 00:03:31,320 --> 00:03:32,610 Reynie, you're too nice. 55 00:03:33,254 --> 00:03:35,802 All clear. All clear. 56 00:03:35,807 --> 00:03:37,297 He is too nice. 57 00:03:40,061 --> 00:03:42,041 Constance? Where did you go? 58 00:03:42,847 --> 00:03:44,597 Where you dummies should have gone. 59 00:03:45,500 --> 00:03:48,210 It's called hiding. Ever heard of it? 60 00:03:48,753 --> 00:03:50,403 We were helping Mr. Benedict. 61 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:52,977 I don't owe that guy anything. 62 00:03:55,026 --> 00:03:56,981 The situation's resolved. 63 00:03:56,986 --> 00:03:59,906 The building has been locked down and we are perfectly safe here. 64 00:04:00,990 --> 00:04:01,990 Here. 65 00:04:02,517 --> 00:04:03,637 Who were they? 66 00:04:04,994 --> 00:04:08,910 Well, if it makes you feel any better, you were not their target. 67 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:10,995 - They were here for me. - Why? 68 00:04:11,609 --> 00:04:13,529 Um, also, still, "Who?" 69 00:04:17,173 --> 00:04:18,263 Come with me. 70 00:04:22,148 --> 00:04:25,148 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com - 71 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:18,490 Do you remember when I told you 72 00:05:18,494 --> 00:05:21,264 that I believe one person is creating The Emergency? 73 00:05:21,779 --> 00:05:22,949 This is how. 74 00:05:28,161 --> 00:05:29,161 Question. 75 00:05:30,705 --> 00:05:32,368 Do you feel anything? 76 00:05:32,373 --> 00:05:35,383 Hmm... My stomach is a little upset. 77 00:05:37,045 --> 00:05:41,875 Interesting. That's actually a side effect for the very sensitive. 78 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:44,927 Number Two and Rhonda, please engage the receivers. 79 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:47,350 Thank you. 80 00:05:47,355 --> 00:05:49,615 Now, it looks normal, 81 00:05:50,516 --> 00:05:52,555 but listen to what's underneath. 82 00:05:52,560 --> 00:05:55,190 ... giving us your final answer, please. 83 00:05:55,772 --> 00:05:59,395 The missing aren't missing, they're only departed. 84 00:05:59,400 --> 00:06:03,150 Poison apples, friendly visage. 85 00:06:03,821 --> 00:06:08,581 Pardon, possession, a walk on the shore, poison worms... 86 00:06:09,202 --> 00:06:12,158 Brush your teeth and... 87 00:06:12,163 --> 00:06:13,685 What were those? 88 00:06:13,690 --> 00:06:15,561 Those are the hidden messages 89 00:06:15,566 --> 00:06:18,439 that are being broadcast on every TV and radio, 90 00:06:18,444 --> 00:06:21,424 and they're infecting our minds without us even knowing they're there. 91 00:06:22,924 --> 00:06:27,364 The Emergency is caused by subliminal messages. 92 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,385 Manipulation sub rosa. 93 00:06:30,390 --> 00:06:34,289 Yes, yes. It's taken a long time for me to put this together. 94 00:06:34,294 --> 00:06:38,424 The sender of these messages is putting our psyches under siege. 95 00:06:39,007 --> 00:06:40,467 Why would someone do that? 96 00:06:40,472 --> 00:06:42,602 When people are anxious or frightened, 97 00:06:42,607 --> 00:06:44,872 they're more susceptible to suggestion. 98 00:06:44,877 --> 00:06:47,068 They panic. They turn on each other. 99 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:49,487 I mean, look... look how people are treating each other now. 100 00:06:49,492 --> 00:06:51,906 Aggressive, suspicious, unkind. 101 00:06:51,911 --> 00:06:54,451 - It's all part of the plan. - We are being softened up. 102 00:06:55,123 --> 00:06:56,713 That sounds... 103 00:06:57,333 --> 00:06:58,621 bad. 104 00:06:58,626 --> 00:06:59,997 It is. 105 00:07:00,002 --> 00:07:03,842 These messages are increasing in frequency and getting stronger. 106 00:07:04,424 --> 00:07:06,321 Our society is fragile 107 00:07:06,326 --> 00:07:09,882 and so much closer to the breaking point than we've ever been. 108 00:07:09,887 --> 00:07:13,302 And almost no one is aware enough to fight it. 109 00:07:13,307 --> 00:07:15,137 Why are those children's voices? 110 00:07:15,643 --> 00:07:18,313 People aren't naturally suspicious of children. 111 00:07:18,938 --> 00:07:21,486 Your voices don't trigger our defenses. 112 00:07:21,491 --> 00:07:24,991 Using children to send the messages makes them virtually undetectable. 113 00:07:25,870 --> 00:07:29,360 Shouldn't you just, I don't know, call the cops? 114 00:07:29,365 --> 00:07:31,821 I wish it were that easy. 115 00:07:31,826 --> 00:07:33,286 You have a phone, right? 116 00:07:33,686 --> 00:07:35,950 But the government agencies that could have helped 117 00:07:35,955 --> 00:07:37,702 have been dismantled. 118 00:07:37,707 --> 00:07:39,370 You have to understand me. 119 00:07:39,375 --> 00:07:43,207 Good women and men who worked for them have gone missing. 120 00:07:43,212 --> 00:07:45,012 But you've got the evidence. 121 00:07:45,640 --> 00:07:46,890 Oh, Reynie. 122 00:07:47,967 --> 00:07:49,380 Proof is useless 123 00:07:49,385 --> 00:07:52,555 unless it's proof of something people already want to believe. 124 00:07:53,373 --> 00:07:55,483 And I'm afraid no one wants to believe this. 125 00:07:56,517 --> 00:07:59,412 However, I have finally discovered 126 00:07:59,417 --> 00:08:01,807 where the messages are coming from. 127 00:08:05,943 --> 00:08:09,533 The Learning Institute for Veritas and Enlightenment. 128 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:12,737 You mean the school out on Harbor Island? 129 00:08:12,742 --> 00:08:13,863 Yes! 130 00:08:13,868 --> 00:08:16,138 That is where the sender must be, 131 00:08:16,143 --> 00:08:18,918 and that is where your mission lies. 132 00:08:19,540 --> 00:08:22,121 What makes you think that four kids can stop all of this? 133 00:08:22,126 --> 00:08:24,126 Oh, not just kids. 134 00:08:24,629 --> 00:08:27,379 Four extraordinary kids. 135 00:08:28,299 --> 00:08:30,009 And, yes, I believe you can. 136 00:08:32,470 --> 00:08:34,850 In fact, I believe you're the only ones who can. 137 00:08:37,608 --> 00:08:40,940 It has been a long night. Well, too long, actually. 138 00:08:40,945 --> 00:08:43,067 I suggest we get some sleep. 139 00:08:43,072 --> 00:08:46,942 Hmm. Yeah. We can go over the plan in the morning, hmm. 140 00:08:47,693 --> 00:08:49,315 Number Two and Rhonda, would you please 141 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:51,700 - show our friends their rooms? - Yes. Right this way. 142 00:08:52,073 --> 00:08:55,373 - Please get some rest. - We'll get you all set up. 143 00:09:15,179 --> 00:09:17,349 Maybe I wish I never heard about any of this. 144 00:09:17,732 --> 00:09:19,112 But now I have heard of it. 145 00:09:20,042 --> 00:09:21,042 Can't go back. 146 00:09:26,649 --> 00:09:28,649 Are we sure any of this is even real? 147 00:09:29,652 --> 00:09:31,032 Doesn't it seem real? 148 00:09:31,679 --> 00:09:32,929 I've never been on a team. 149 00:09:35,208 --> 00:09:37,588 Yeah. That part is kind of cool. 150 00:09:38,744 --> 00:09:40,664 Team demands a name. 151 00:09:41,747 --> 00:09:44,727 I've workshopped a few. How about... 152 00:09:47,236 --> 00:09:49,416 Kate the Great 153 00:09:50,381 --> 00:09:53,131 and Her Triumphant Trio? 154 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,137 That's a dumb name. 155 00:09:56,921 --> 00:10:01,371 It does seem less team-ish. 156 00:10:01,767 --> 00:10:03,597 We'll sleep on it. See how it ages. 157 00:10:09,492 --> 00:10:11,739 Constance, are you pretending to sleep 158 00:10:11,744 --> 00:10:13,404 so you don't have to talk to us? 159 00:10:23,837 --> 00:10:24,676 _ 160 00:10:26,047 --> 00:10:28,508 _ 161 00:10:29,208 --> 00:10:30,426 _ 162 00:10:43,267 --> 00:10:45,097 Constance, can you pass the orange juice? 163 00:10:45,519 --> 00:10:47,769 - No. - No? 164 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:50,144 Oh. 165 00:10:50,149 --> 00:10:53,731 I'm so grateful you've all chosen to stay. 166 00:10:53,736 --> 00:10:55,191 Rhonda, the dossiers. 167 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:56,567 Now, please... 168 00:10:56,572 --> 00:10:57,885 Please forgive the chaos. 169 00:10:57,890 --> 00:10:59,480 Preparations must be made. 170 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:04,963 Oh, thank you. 171 00:11:05,748 --> 00:11:07,603 Oh, now, as I mentioned earlier, 172 00:11:07,608 --> 00:11:10,956 the signals are coming from the Institute on Harbor Island. 173 00:11:10,961 --> 00:11:11,961 Heavily guarded. 174 00:11:12,672 --> 00:11:16,329 Access to it is almost exclusively limited to incoming students. 175 00:11:16,334 --> 00:11:18,144 That's why it has to be children. 176 00:11:18,535 --> 00:11:20,676 Exactly, which is why I could never get near the island. 177 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,051 But you can. You can. 178 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:23,126 - Sir. - Oh, oh, that's... 179 00:11:23,131 --> 00:11:24,137 That's a lot. No, thank you. 180 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:26,014 - You ordered this. - No, thank you. No. 181 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:28,224 You four are going to infiltrate the Institute 182 00:11:28,229 --> 00:11:31,439 as new students, as my secret agents. 183 00:11:33,442 --> 00:11:35,242 I'm gonna need a bigger bucket. 184 00:11:36,220 --> 00:11:37,760 So, what do we do? 185 00:11:38,264 --> 00:11:40,152 Well, to begin with, deep breath. 186 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:47,868 Now, your first job 187 00:11:47,873 --> 00:11:50,383 is to find the identity of the sender. 188 00:11:50,927 --> 00:11:52,673 I mean, who's running the school? 189 00:11:52,678 --> 00:11:56,043 I find it very odd that that information is not even in the brochure. 190 00:11:56,048 --> 00:11:57,612 - Yeah. - That's weird. 191 00:11:57,617 --> 00:11:58,617 Very weird. 192 00:11:58,622 --> 00:12:00,362 Once we know who we're dealing with, 193 00:12:00,367 --> 00:12:01,857 we can get to work on our end, 194 00:12:01,862 --> 00:12:06,194 while you, next, find the transmitter that's sending the messages. 195 00:12:06,199 --> 00:12:08,488 Where is it? How does it work? Who has access to it? 196 00:12:08,493 --> 00:12:09,865 Can it be disabled or shut down? 197 00:12:09,870 --> 00:12:11,742 - Or destroyed. - Well, that's the same thing. 198 00:12:11,747 --> 00:12:12,951 - No. Okay. - No. Okay. 199 00:12:12,956 --> 00:12:14,328 Probably also gonna want us 200 00:12:14,333 --> 00:12:17,289 to do some sneaking around, maybe break into some offices. 201 00:12:17,294 --> 00:12:18,607 I don't. No. 202 00:12:18,612 --> 00:12:23,112 You must keep a very, very, very low profile. All right? 203 00:12:23,117 --> 00:12:26,198 Please, please, please, please do not take any unnecessary risks. 204 00:12:26,203 --> 00:12:27,458 Please, please, please. 205 00:12:27,463 --> 00:12:30,077 Just find out what you can, report back to me. 206 00:12:30,082 --> 00:12:33,205 Understood. Minimal sneaking. Break-ins only when necessary. 207 00:12:33,210 --> 00:12:34,290 Or never. 208 00:12:34,295 --> 00:12:36,125 But absorb everything. 209 00:12:36,130 --> 00:12:40,254 Every odd detail, every suspicious aspect, curious tidbit. 210 00:12:40,259 --> 00:12:41,530 Nothing is too small. 211 00:12:41,535 --> 00:12:44,255 Sticky, I imagine you'll be quite effective at this thing. 212 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:47,104 Get a grip, man. 213 00:12:47,892 --> 00:12:50,556 I don't know why I got picked for this. I really don't. 214 00:12:50,561 --> 00:12:52,183 Well, I do, Mr. Washington. 215 00:12:52,188 --> 00:12:54,318 Nothing escapes you. That's who you are. 216 00:12:55,149 --> 00:12:58,109 And I consider myself an excellent judge of character. 217 00:13:00,413 --> 00:13:04,069 So, how will we be communicating with you? 218 00:13:04,074 --> 00:13:06,822 Hmm. I was hoping to use homing pigeons for this, 219 00:13:06,827 --> 00:13:08,866 but training did not proceed as planned, so... 220 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:10,577 - Those are awful birds. - They're just atrocious. 221 00:13:10,581 --> 00:13:12,103 We've been eating pigeon for months. 222 00:13:12,108 --> 00:13:13,229 Instead, 223 00:13:13,234 --> 00:13:17,358 we will be using Morse code signaled by flashlights. 224 00:13:18,823 --> 00:13:20,536 But, rest assured, 225 00:13:20,541 --> 00:13:24,121 we will be watching from a hidden position on the mainland 226 00:13:24,537 --> 00:13:26,033 at all times. 227 00:13:26,038 --> 00:13:29,458 All times, day and night, we will always have eyes on you. 228 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:31,847 Will code names be needed? 229 00:13:31,852 --> 00:13:33,922 Will somewhat long-ish code names work? 230 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:36,477 No. You'll be using your own names to enroll. 231 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:37,770 Now... 232 00:13:37,775 --> 00:13:38,838 Oh, my. 233 00:13:38,843 --> 00:13:40,808 Signatures must be forged, orders given, 234 00:13:40,813 --> 00:13:43,150 bribes paid, and calls made. 235 00:13:43,155 --> 00:13:44,735 Now, while we do that, I highly suggest 236 00:13:44,740 --> 00:13:46,580 that you familiarize yourself with the dossiers 237 00:13:47,034 --> 00:13:49,664 and brush up on your Morse code. Hmm. 238 00:13:52,957 --> 00:13:54,161 I don't know Morse code. 239 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:55,456 - Oh. - I do! 240 00:13:56,126 --> 00:13:58,626 I know Morse code. I can teach you. 241 00:13:59,113 --> 00:14:00,113 Wonderful. 242 00:14:10,541 --> 00:14:14,039 "Quick brown fox jumps over the lazy frog". 243 00:14:14,044 --> 00:14:17,234 That's good, but it's usually a dog, right? 244 00:14:17,239 --> 00:14:19,569 Frogs are the better animals, technically. 245 00:14:20,609 --> 00:14:23,149 Reynie, guess what this word is. 246 00:14:30,619 --> 00:14:33,049 I'd rather not say that word. 247 00:14:33,647 --> 00:14:35,244 You guys are doing really well. 248 00:14:35,249 --> 00:14:37,413 Whatever, George Washington. 249 00:14:37,418 --> 00:14:39,298 I really prefer Sticky. 250 00:14:39,795 --> 00:14:41,085 Okay, George. 251 00:14:47,517 --> 00:14:51,812 _ 252 00:14:56,902 --> 00:15:01,989 _ 253 00:15:06,244 --> 00:15:10,039 _ 254 00:15:18,259 --> 00:15:21,709 You might've noticed that my head holds a lot of information. 255 00:15:22,263 --> 00:15:24,473 Well, my aunt noticed, too. 256 00:15:25,382 --> 00:15:28,881 I went to live with her and her husband after my parents died. 257 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:30,883 Why does it have to rain so much? 258 00:15:30,888 --> 00:15:34,261 It's actually the result of a number of different factors. 259 00:15:34,266 --> 00:15:38,682 The atmospheric and sea temperatures are in a warming phase 260 00:15:38,687 --> 00:15:41,485 with a weakening of the pressure-gradient force, 261 00:15:41,490 --> 00:15:44,355 and causes the ocean surface temperatures 262 00:15:44,360 --> 00:15:45,981 to rise, resulting... 263 00:15:45,986 --> 00:15:47,191 I just liked reading, 264 00:15:47,196 --> 00:15:50,236 but they thought it'd be good for me to take advantage of my gift. 265 00:15:51,642 --> 00:15:54,262 Spell the letter H. 266 00:15:58,332 --> 00:16:02,623 A-I-T-C-H. 267 00:16:02,628 --> 00:16:04,083 Correct! 268 00:16:09,301 --> 00:16:10,301 Who knew? 269 00:16:10,811 --> 00:16:12,616 At first, it was fun. 270 00:16:12,621 --> 00:16:13,951 The Strait of Hormuz. 271 00:16:13,956 --> 00:16:15,344 Emerson Fittipaldi. 272 00:16:15,349 --> 00:16:16,470 Shoemaker Levy-9. 273 00:16:16,475 --> 00:16:17,554 The Danse Macabre. 274 00:16:17,555 --> 00:16:20,555 _ 275 00:16:20,568 --> 00:16:23,228 _ 276 00:16:23,238 --> 00:16:24,655 _ 277 00:16:24,658 --> 00:16:26,407 _ 278 00:16:27,695 --> 00:16:29,608 Yeah! 279 00:16:29,613 --> 00:16:30,993 - You got the car! - We got it! 280 00:16:32,708 --> 00:16:34,878 But the more I won, the more they wanted. 281 00:16:35,419 --> 00:16:38,993 3.1415926 282 00:16:38,998 --> 00:16:44,838 5358979323846264... 283 00:16:49,633 --> 00:16:51,422 2? 284 00:16:51,427 --> 00:16:54,091 - _ - Oh, so sorry. 285 00:16:54,096 --> 00:16:55,535 So, I pretended 286 00:16:55,539 --> 00:16:57,179 to run away to see how they'd react. 287 00:16:58,392 --> 00:17:00,192 I found a place where I could watch them. 288 00:17:00,878 --> 00:17:04,088 Well, I guess he didn't really want to be here anyway. 289 00:17:05,441 --> 00:17:06,821 Maybe... 290 00:17:07,426 --> 00:17:08,886 maybe it's for the best. 291 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:11,195 We never asked for this. 292 00:17:12,322 --> 00:17:14,582 He's a smart kid, but... 293 00:17:18,996 --> 00:17:20,656 So then, I ran away for real. 294 00:17:28,714 --> 00:17:31,253 There's not much else to say. 295 00:17:31,258 --> 00:17:34,388 I snuck into the library, lived there for a couple weeks. 296 00:17:34,870 --> 00:17:37,160 Then I saw Mr. Benedict's ad. 297 00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:43,440 Sticky, that's awful. I'm so sorry. 298 00:17:43,854 --> 00:17:44,933 Thanks. 299 00:17:44,938 --> 00:17:47,478 I guess, somehow, it's for the best. 300 00:17:47,483 --> 00:17:49,378 They don't have all that responsibility, 301 00:17:49,383 --> 00:17:51,732 and I don't have all that pressure. 302 00:17:51,737 --> 00:17:53,447 So, it's okay. 303 00:17:55,324 --> 00:17:56,834 I have no idea what to say. 304 00:17:59,536 --> 00:18:02,496 Well, you know, you have us now. 305 00:18:11,615 --> 00:18:13,629 So, what the heck's your story? 306 00:18:13,634 --> 00:18:15,089 Constance. 307 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:17,304 - What? - You shouldn't be saying that. 308 00:18:20,566 --> 00:18:24,526 I have just one memory. 309 00:18:29,900 --> 00:18:33,182 I wake blindfolded, strapped to a metal chair. 310 00:18:33,187 --> 00:18:34,817 My hands and feet are chained. 311 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:38,278 My head is clamped into some metal restraint. 312 00:18:38,283 --> 00:18:40,197 I'm bruised and cold. 313 00:18:40,202 --> 00:18:44,502 I hear rushing water and a rat, or... 314 00:18:45,582 --> 00:18:48,342 a very husky mouse. 315 00:18:48,752 --> 00:18:53,877 I can't remember where I am, how I got here, what my name is. 316 00:18:53,882 --> 00:18:55,129 Amnesia. 317 00:18:55,134 --> 00:18:56,594 Amnesia. 318 00:18:59,455 --> 00:19:03,162 My captors return. Or maybe they never left. Questions. 319 00:19:03,167 --> 00:19:05,464 What do I remember? What do I remember? 320 00:19:05,469 --> 00:19:08,559 A slap and another slap. 321 00:19:09,698 --> 00:19:12,071 My blindfold is dislodged slightly. 322 00:19:12,076 --> 00:19:13,837 As I'm shuffled back towards my cell, 323 00:19:13,842 --> 00:19:15,574 I realize I'm clutching something. 324 00:19:15,579 --> 00:19:20,404 In my hand, a small key fashioned from toenail clippings. 325 00:19:20,409 --> 00:19:22,573 Mine? I can only assume. 326 00:19:22,578 --> 00:19:26,869 I trip myself, using the distraction to unlock my chains. 327 00:19:26,874 --> 00:19:30,539 I fight my captors with the elephant rage of a desperate man. 328 00:19:30,544 --> 00:19:32,624 I best them. I run. 329 00:19:32,629 --> 00:19:36,653 Away from the building. Down the hill. The grass is slick. 330 00:19:36,658 --> 00:19:41,158 I tumble and fall off of a cliff and into the bay. 331 00:19:48,478 --> 00:19:52,318 A venomous eel locks onto my ankle, 332 00:19:52,323 --> 00:19:55,929 its creeping poison rendering my right leg immobile. 333 00:19:55,934 --> 00:19:59,359 If I wasn't a left-footed swimmer, I might have drowned. 334 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:04,144 I use a modified turtle stroke until I wash ashore. 335 00:20:05,204 --> 00:20:10,954 Half mad, I survive on peat moss and grub worms 336 00:20:10,959 --> 00:20:16,001 until I regain my strength and make my way to the city. 337 00:20:16,006 --> 00:20:17,126 But... 338 00:20:19,134 --> 00:20:22,554 no one believes my tale. I am... 339 00:20:23,705 --> 00:20:24,995 laughed at, 340 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:29,015 pelted with garbage, 341 00:20:31,021 --> 00:20:33,021 an outcast. I... 342 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:36,824 I am nothing. 343 00:20:39,238 --> 00:20:40,858 I am no one. 344 00:20:46,286 --> 00:20:47,496 But... 345 00:20:48,538 --> 00:20:50,118 I hear talk, 346 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:52,880 talk of a man. 347 00:20:54,695 --> 00:20:57,526 A brilliant, compassionate man 348 00:20:57,531 --> 00:21:00,201 who seems to know about all manner of things. 349 00:21:03,162 --> 00:21:07,372 A man who will listen. 350 00:21:11,879 --> 00:21:14,299 That was pretty wordy. 351 00:21:15,048 --> 00:21:17,178 Did you ever get any of your memory back? 352 00:21:18,018 --> 00:21:19,018 No. 353 00:21:20,387 --> 00:21:23,137 But Mr. Benedict always believed me. 354 00:21:23,724 --> 00:21:25,929 Brought me in, gave me a job, 355 00:21:25,934 --> 00:21:28,774 and helped me sort out things as best he could. It... 356 00:21:31,315 --> 00:21:33,105 It is connected. 357 00:21:35,736 --> 00:21:38,776 It is all connected. 358 00:21:47,956 --> 00:21:50,746 I owe everything to Mr. Benedict. 359 00:21:51,460 --> 00:21:52,710 And for that, 360 00:21:54,087 --> 00:21:56,667 he has my undying loyalty. 361 00:22:07,392 --> 00:22:11,812 "I am terrified". 362 00:22:12,314 --> 00:22:13,404 Exactly! 363 00:22:14,149 --> 00:22:15,279 Are you? 364 00:22:15,859 --> 00:22:16,989 Terrified? 365 00:22:17,819 --> 00:22:18,819 Yeah. 366 00:22:19,204 --> 00:22:20,544 Then don't go. 367 00:22:23,116 --> 00:22:25,826 Constance, do you wanna practice at all? 368 00:22:36,546 --> 00:22:38,256 I have a poem to read. 369 00:22:38,757 --> 00:22:40,545 Oh, fantastic. 370 00:22:44,763 --> 00:22:49,273 "In a land far away where 'twas never day, 371 00:22:49,768 --> 00:22:54,268 gargoyles, three, tormented me. 372 00:22:55,357 --> 00:23:00,147 Kateena Smelleral had a head full of gears. 373 00:23:01,113 --> 00:23:05,113 Reynardo ate cat food and picked his ears. 374 00:23:06,743 --> 00:23:11,253 While Stinky, all day, pooped in fear". 375 00:23:11,873 --> 00:23:13,543 I can't help it. 376 00:23:14,501 --> 00:23:15,921 Just what it says. 377 00:23:18,255 --> 00:23:22,296 "Each was annoying and soft as dough, 378 00:23:22,301 --> 00:23:25,351 and that is all you need to know". 379 00:23:27,139 --> 00:23:28,309 The end. 380 00:23:29,583 --> 00:23:32,931 It's called The Tale of the Annoying Three. 381 00:23:32,936 --> 00:23:36,059 - Yeah, I think I get it. - Vivid imagery. 382 00:23:41,611 --> 00:23:43,233 Yeah, keep walking! 383 00:23:43,238 --> 00:23:44,443 I plan to. 384 00:23:46,867 --> 00:23:49,323 She's not such a great wordsmith. 385 00:23:49,328 --> 00:23:50,824 All she does is insult us! 386 00:23:50,829 --> 00:23:52,826 She's like an anti-teammate. 387 00:23:52,831 --> 00:23:54,119 How are we supposed to succeed 388 00:23:54,124 --> 00:23:56,371 with someone actively trying to throw us off? 389 00:23:56,376 --> 00:23:57,789 Kate's right. 390 00:23:57,794 --> 00:24:00,084 She's only going to make a dangerous thing harder. 391 00:24:00,656 --> 00:24:01,986 I feel the same way. 392 00:24:03,008 --> 00:24:06,178 But why would Mr. Benedict let her join us if she wasn't important? 393 00:24:07,179 --> 00:24:10,679 We need to ask Benedict to drop her, for all our sakes. 394 00:24:12,351 --> 00:24:13,731 Reynie, go talk to him. 395 00:24:14,227 --> 00:24:16,141 What? Why me? 396 00:24:16,146 --> 00:24:17,684 Because you're the only one who can. 397 00:24:17,689 --> 00:24:20,062 If Sticky goes, he'll just implode. 398 00:24:20,067 --> 00:24:21,605 - No offense. - None taken. 399 00:24:21,610 --> 00:24:24,320 If I go, I'll just complain about her. A lot. 400 00:24:24,988 --> 00:24:26,158 I have a list. 401 00:24:27,240 --> 00:24:29,370 So, you're the guy. 402 00:24:46,176 --> 00:24:47,256 Come in! 403 00:25:03,360 --> 00:25:06,942 Oh, hello. I'm just having a late-night snack. 404 00:25:06,947 --> 00:25:07,947 Biscuit? 405 00:25:08,865 --> 00:25:10,075 No, thank you. 406 00:25:11,827 --> 00:25:15,247 I assume you're here about Constance. 407 00:25:20,210 --> 00:25:21,630 Constance Contraire? 408 00:25:22,045 --> 00:25:23,458 Grumpy girl about yea high? 409 00:25:23,463 --> 00:25:25,053 Yeah, I know who she... 410 00:25:28,635 --> 00:25:29,675 Yes. 411 00:25:30,470 --> 00:25:32,380 And that you speak not just for yourself, 412 00:25:32,385 --> 00:25:34,240 but Kate and Sticky as well, hmm? 413 00:25:35,267 --> 00:25:36,347 Yes. 414 00:25:36,726 --> 00:25:37,973 We... 415 00:25:37,978 --> 00:25:40,148 And I feel bad about this, but... 416 00:25:41,565 --> 00:25:43,815 we don't think she should be on the team. 417 00:25:46,778 --> 00:25:48,408 I know. I know. 418 00:25:49,281 --> 00:25:51,491 And after what you've seen, I can understand that. 419 00:25:52,742 --> 00:25:54,162 Please, sit. 420 00:25:58,707 --> 00:26:01,327 Oh, you see, um... 421 00:26:02,961 --> 00:26:07,841 Constance is much more gifted than she seems. 422 00:26:08,425 --> 00:26:09,545 And much better. 423 00:26:11,094 --> 00:26:13,974 In many ways, I think she might be the key to our success. 424 00:26:15,223 --> 00:26:16,761 But it is important that you know 425 00:26:16,766 --> 00:26:21,224 that my opinion is not based on unruly optimism or pity, 426 00:26:21,229 --> 00:26:24,189 and that, while I have my opinion, I value yours. 427 00:26:25,199 --> 00:26:27,230 - You don't want a biscuit? No? - No, thank you. 428 00:26:27,235 --> 00:26:28,315 You want a biscuit? 429 00:26:28,945 --> 00:26:30,155 Ah... 430 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:39,368 Do you know the parable of the West Aleutian Wise Woman, hmm? 431 00:26:39,748 --> 00:26:40,994 - No. - No? 432 00:26:40,999 --> 00:26:42,499 Well, that makes sense. No one does. 433 00:26:43,418 --> 00:26:44,668 Well, it goes like this. 434 00:26:45,045 --> 00:26:47,667 There was a very mischievous boy... 435 00:26:47,672 --> 00:26:50,432 Oh, I'm not saying you're mischievous, that's not the point. Sorry. 436 00:26:51,009 --> 00:26:53,049 And a very wise village woman. 437 00:26:53,762 --> 00:26:54,841 And the boy thinks 438 00:26:54,846 --> 00:26:58,011 the woman acts like she knows everything and has never been wrong. 439 00:26:58,016 --> 00:27:01,306 And he wants very badly, for some reason, to prove she's wrong. 440 00:27:01,311 --> 00:27:05,644 So, he hides a very small bird in his hands, and he asks the woman, 441 00:27:05,649 --> 00:27:07,939 "Is this bird alive or dead?" 442 00:27:08,735 --> 00:27:11,341 If she says "dead", he'll let it fly free. 443 00:27:11,346 --> 00:27:12,984 But if she says "alive", 444 00:27:12,989 --> 00:27:16,079 he will secretly crush it, so he'll win either way. 445 00:27:18,036 --> 00:27:19,824 - I would never do that. - Oh, no. I know. 446 00:27:19,829 --> 00:27:21,260 It's horrible. It's horrible. It's just a parable. 447 00:27:21,264 --> 00:27:23,324 Anyway, the wise woman looks to the boy 448 00:27:23,329 --> 00:27:25,119 and, in answer to his question, says, 449 00:27:25,124 --> 00:27:28,544 "That, young man, depends on you". 450 00:27:29,756 --> 00:27:31,878 Now, you're not the boy, I'm not the wise woman, 451 00:27:31,883 --> 00:27:33,004 and Constance is not the bird. 452 00:27:33,008 --> 00:27:34,423 This actually might be the wrong parable. 453 00:27:34,427 --> 00:27:35,465 The only thing relevant 454 00:27:35,470 --> 00:27:39,270 is that I leave this decision completely in your hands. 455 00:27:40,642 --> 00:27:43,640 Progress report. The documents will be complete by sunrise. 456 00:27:43,645 --> 00:27:44,725 Ah, thank you. 457 00:27:45,313 --> 00:27:47,394 Now, all right. 458 00:27:47,399 --> 00:27:52,239 Please return to me with the group's decision, if you may. 459 00:27:53,738 --> 00:27:55,738 Oh, one more thing, um... 460 00:27:57,200 --> 00:27:59,870 How did it feel to come down here and discuss this with me? 461 00:28:01,663 --> 00:28:03,373 Terrible, sir. 462 00:28:04,708 --> 00:28:07,788 And yet you did it because you had to. 463 00:28:08,295 --> 00:28:09,795 Do you know what that's called? 464 00:28:12,674 --> 00:28:14,054 Carrying a bird? 465 00:28:17,053 --> 00:28:18,393 Leadership. 466 00:28:22,475 --> 00:28:23,845 Good night, Reynie. 467 00:28:24,603 --> 00:28:25,693 Good night. 468 00:28:40,493 --> 00:28:42,083 They'll make the right decision. 469 00:28:44,414 --> 00:28:45,544 They will. 470 00:28:46,541 --> 00:28:49,711 And whatever decision they make will become the right decision. 471 00:28:54,132 --> 00:28:57,714 Dear Ms. Perumal, it's Reynie. 472 00:28:57,719 --> 00:29:01,609 I wish I could write you a real letter but this is the best I can do. 473 00:29:02,015 --> 00:29:03,015 How are you? 474 00:29:03,558 --> 00:29:05,388 I'm okay, I guess. 475 00:29:06,144 --> 00:29:07,904 I'm actually not at the Boatwright Academy. 476 00:29:08,605 --> 00:29:12,765 Apparently, this special opportunity is a lot more complicated. 477 00:29:13,735 --> 00:29:15,445 At least I'm not alone. 478 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:18,618 It's exciting to be part of something. 479 00:29:19,157 --> 00:29:20,987 And if Mr. Benedict is right, 480 00:29:21,493 --> 00:29:23,083 what we're doing is important. 481 00:29:24,621 --> 00:29:27,171 But I'm worried that I'll let everyone down. 482 00:29:27,957 --> 00:29:30,246 Part of me wishes I was back at the orphanage, 483 00:29:30,251 --> 00:29:32,171 reading the newspaper with you. 484 00:29:32,796 --> 00:29:35,966 I hope you're well. Say hello to Mr. Rutger. 485 00:29:36,800 --> 00:29:38,720 Love, Reynie. 486 00:29:40,428 --> 00:29:41,428 Muldoon. 487 00:29:44,557 --> 00:29:47,355 So, I was thinking we'd just go with 488 00:29:47,360 --> 00:29:51,280 The Great Kate Weather Machine and the Stormriders. 489 00:29:52,107 --> 00:29:53,397 It plays on a weather theme. 490 00:29:55,026 --> 00:29:57,236 Does every teammate get a vote? 491 00:29:58,571 --> 00:30:00,821 Yes, Constance. 492 00:30:01,574 --> 00:30:04,994 Every member of the team in good standing gets a vote. 493 00:30:07,772 --> 00:30:09,577 How about The Four Kids Gang? 494 00:30:09,582 --> 00:30:11,882 The Secret Agent Children's Group? 495 00:30:12,377 --> 00:30:13,547 Oof. 496 00:30:14,462 --> 00:30:16,052 But those are accurate. 497 00:30:16,423 --> 00:30:17,513 Accurate? 498 00:30:18,007 --> 00:30:21,089 How about The Doomed To Fail Club? 499 00:30:21,094 --> 00:30:24,184 I think the name should acknowledge who brought us together. 500 00:30:25,515 --> 00:30:29,264 Mr. Benedict and the Great Kate Weathermen. 501 00:30:29,269 --> 00:30:31,224 Kate, seriously, you need to let that go. 502 00:30:31,229 --> 00:30:32,350 I mean... 503 00:30:32,355 --> 00:30:35,185 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 504 00:30:43,491 --> 00:30:45,572 Well, we're leaving also. 505 00:30:45,577 --> 00:30:49,242 Our home is compromised, as the events of last night demonstrated, 506 00:30:49,247 --> 00:30:50,577 as a matter of fact... 507 00:30:50,582 --> 00:30:52,752 Whoa. What's with the get-up? 508 00:30:53,501 --> 00:30:57,333 Milligan was the primary face that they saw last night, 509 00:30:57,338 --> 00:31:00,588 so we must take every precaution with your transfer. 510 00:31:01,176 --> 00:31:02,547 Now, remember, children, 511 00:31:02,552 --> 00:31:05,762 we're always just a few dots and dashes away. 512 00:31:07,557 --> 00:31:11,222 And I'm so proud of you. 513 00:31:13,438 --> 00:31:15,568 Okay. Okay. 514 00:31:16,341 --> 00:31:17,395 Slow. 515 00:31:17,400 --> 00:31:19,481 - Look at the plaid. - Cleansing, eh? 516 00:31:19,486 --> 00:31:21,026 - It's fine. - Slow. 517 00:31:25,658 --> 00:31:29,698 Ah, what sweet, sweet memories. 518 00:31:43,581 --> 00:31:47,994 _ 519 00:31:59,984 --> 00:32:01,284 Steady, now. 520 00:32:01,820 --> 00:32:04,610 There's not a thing to worry about. 521 00:32:08,243 --> 00:32:10,657 The Emergency's gonna end up costing us our jobs. 522 00:32:10,662 --> 00:32:12,382 Yeah, there's nobody at the wheel. 523 00:32:22,590 --> 00:32:24,254 How can I help you? 524 00:32:24,259 --> 00:32:26,714 These are the new transfers. 525 00:32:26,719 --> 00:32:31,109 Three from Binnud Academy, and one from... 526 00:32:31,891 --> 00:32:33,271 Stonetown... 527 00:32:33,935 --> 00:32:35,265 Pardon. Excuse me. 528 00:32:35,270 --> 00:32:37,610 Stonetown Orphanage. 529 00:32:38,406 --> 00:32:40,436 Or... orphanage, yeah. 530 00:33:02,278 --> 00:33:05,155 _ 531 00:33:05,675 --> 00:33:07,465 Just in case. 532 00:33:19,272 --> 00:33:20,482 Well, this is a new one. 533 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:29,447 Your paperwork is flawless. I mean, completely flawless. 534 00:33:30,250 --> 00:33:32,700 And you arrived exactly on time, to the minute. 535 00:33:33,311 --> 00:33:37,021 Welcome to the Institute. You can head right to the ferry. 536 00:33:39,334 --> 00:33:40,464 This way? 537 00:34:44,983 --> 00:34:46,113 Hello? 538 00:34:46,593 --> 00:34:48,593 It's a test, dummies. 539 00:34:54,367 --> 00:34:55,787 Transfers! 540 00:35:02,458 --> 00:35:04,080 How long have you been waiting? 541 00:35:04,085 --> 00:35:06,040 - Forever. - Oh, not long. 542 00:35:06,045 --> 00:35:09,085 Hmm. Didn't really take the initiative, did you? 543 00:35:10,133 --> 00:35:11,783 We followed instructions. 544 00:35:12,260 --> 00:35:14,320 Do you always? Follow instructions? 545 00:35:14,804 --> 00:35:15,894 Ha! 546 00:35:17,598 --> 00:35:19,303 When appropriate. 547 00:35:19,308 --> 00:35:22,432 - Oh, some kind of rebel. I see. - What? 548 00:35:22,437 --> 00:35:23,757 - Just kidding. - Totally kidding. 549 00:35:28,134 --> 00:35:29,981 - I'm Jackson. - And I'm Jillson. 550 00:35:29,986 --> 00:35:31,524 We're in charge of you four. 551 00:35:31,529 --> 00:35:33,369 Let's get you checked into your rooms. 552 00:36:02,977 --> 00:36:05,975 This... 553 00:36:05,980 --> 00:36:07,730 It's... it's not working. 554 00:36:09,025 --> 00:36:11,064 Oh, those children must be terrified. 555 00:36:11,069 --> 00:36:12,815 You chose the right kids. 556 00:36:12,820 --> 00:36:14,650 Put into a completely foreign environment. 557 00:36:14,655 --> 00:36:17,737 - They can handle it. - Cast away from everything familiar... 558 00:36:17,742 --> 00:36:20,823 - And they have us, eh? - This is crazy. 559 00:36:20,828 --> 00:36:21,998 It's crazy. 560 00:36:22,455 --> 00:36:27,538 The bravery of these children, I have never seen anything like it. 561 00:36:29,170 --> 00:36:32,760 It is such, such bravery. 562 00:36:36,761 --> 00:36:38,257 - Number Two. - What? 563 00:36:38,262 --> 00:36:40,262 - Again. - Get him away from the flame. 564 00:36:40,681 --> 00:36:41,931 Mr. Benedict... 565 00:36:50,942 --> 00:36:52,032 This is it. 566 00:36:52,944 --> 00:36:55,608 Satellite TV. You can watch anytime. 567 00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:56,984 It's great. 568 00:36:56,989 --> 00:36:59,570 You mean, after we get our homework done? 569 00:36:59,575 --> 00:37:00,655 Anytime. 570 00:37:00,660 --> 00:37:02,720 Flip it on right now if you want. It's encouraged. 571 00:37:03,204 --> 00:37:04,242 Don't worry. 572 00:37:04,247 --> 00:37:06,436 Same screen dimensions as the ones in the boys' room. 573 00:37:06,441 --> 00:37:08,071 I'm sure they're enjoying it right now. 574 00:37:16,008 --> 00:37:17,468 You're all orphans, huh? 575 00:37:18,261 --> 00:37:19,641 Some of us. 576 00:37:20,096 --> 00:37:21,259 That is sad. 577 00:37:21,264 --> 00:37:22,885 So sad. 578 00:37:22,890 --> 00:37:26,097 But there are ton of orphans here. It's not a big deal. It's common. 579 00:37:26,102 --> 00:37:28,641 Which is not to say it's a bummer here. It's upbeat. 580 00:37:28,646 --> 00:37:30,643 The vibe. Unless you make it a bummer. 581 00:37:30,648 --> 00:37:32,353 - We can't control that. - Hmm. 582 00:37:39,657 --> 00:37:42,947 East campus is all dorms, with the exception of several classrooms. 583 00:37:42,952 --> 00:37:44,991 North campus encompasses all campuses 584 00:37:44,996 --> 00:37:47,326 except East campus, including South campus. 585 00:37:47,331 --> 00:37:49,245 It sounds confusing, but it isn't confusing, 586 00:37:49,250 --> 00:37:50,895 which happens to be an important principle 587 00:37:50,900 --> 00:37:52,375 you'll learn here at the Institute. 588 00:37:52,380 --> 00:37:53,460 What's that? 589 00:37:56,465 --> 00:37:57,712 The Tower. 590 00:37:57,717 --> 00:38:01,716 You have no reason to go there, unless you become Messengers. 591 00:38:01,721 --> 00:38:04,181 So, not likely it'll ever become relevant to you. 592 00:38:08,820 --> 00:38:10,810 Not so high on these two. 593 00:38:14,233 --> 00:38:17,113 And, um... who is the headmaster? 594 00:38:17,570 --> 00:38:20,450 He prefers to introduce himself. You'll meet him soon. 595 00:38:21,324 --> 00:38:22,778 The free market... 596 00:38:22,783 --> 00:38:24,322 Must always be free. 597 00:38:24,327 --> 00:38:25,698 The free market... 598 00:38:25,703 --> 00:38:27,867 Must be controlled in certain cases. 599 00:38:27,872 --> 00:38:29,202 The free market... 600 00:38:29,207 --> 00:38:32,538 Must be free enough to control itself in certain cases, 601 00:38:32,543 --> 00:38:35,209 - and have enough control to free itself... - What are they talking about? 602 00:38:35,213 --> 00:38:36,710 - ... in certain cases. - The free market. 603 00:38:36,714 --> 00:38:38,879 - This is one of the most popular classes. - The free market... 604 00:38:38,883 --> 00:38:40,683 Must always be free. 605 00:38:45,097 --> 00:38:46,097 Hello. 606 00:38:49,352 --> 00:38:50,392 Okay. 607 00:38:50,978 --> 00:38:52,768 Mm-hmm. Yes, sir. 608 00:38:54,023 --> 00:38:55,113 Class, 609 00:38:55,524 --> 00:38:57,813 Lindsay will report to Institute Control 610 00:38:57,818 --> 00:39:00,523 where she will be granted special access, 611 00:39:00,528 --> 00:39:03,778 as she is our newest Messenger. 612 00:39:04,283 --> 00:39:06,203 Lindsay. 613 00:39:11,749 --> 00:39:13,579 Amazing timing that you'd get to see that. 614 00:39:13,584 --> 00:39:16,540 Usually, the headmaster would come down to give the honor himself. 615 00:39:16,545 --> 00:39:18,584 Oh, well, bad luck. Don't take it personally. 616 00:39:18,589 --> 00:39:20,420 We'll meet him in the dining hall for a quick hello, 617 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:22,054 and it'll be unforgettable. 618 00:39:23,010 --> 00:39:25,220 Wow! Yes. Amazing. 619 00:39:25,638 --> 00:39:27,268 So... so cool. 620 00:39:27,665 --> 00:39:31,222 Anyways, how do you get to be a Messenger? 621 00:39:31,227 --> 00:39:32,807 Strictly merit-based. 622 00:39:32,812 --> 00:39:34,612 You just need to excel in the core classes 623 00:39:34,617 --> 00:39:36,217 and become crème de la crème. 624 00:39:37,024 --> 00:39:38,614 I mean, you four... 625 00:39:39,193 --> 00:39:41,613 It's very exclusive. I wouldn't count on it. 626 00:39:42,530 --> 00:39:44,240 But anything can happen. 627 00:39:55,001 --> 00:39:56,041 Wow. 628 00:40:02,174 --> 00:40:03,504 When's lunch? 629 00:40:03,509 --> 00:40:06,349 Whenever you want, if it's here when you are. 630 00:40:07,346 --> 00:40:08,676 What? 631 00:40:08,681 --> 00:40:12,346 Ms. Jillson, it's kind of hard to understand all these rules. 632 00:40:12,351 --> 00:40:15,433 Rules? There are virtually none. 633 00:40:15,438 --> 00:40:18,060 You can wear whatever you want that abides by the standards. 634 00:40:18,065 --> 00:40:20,137 You can bathe as much or as little as you like, 635 00:40:20,142 --> 00:40:21,305 as long as you are clean. 636 00:40:21,310 --> 00:40:23,859 You can keep the lights on all the way up to lights out at 10:00, 637 00:40:23,863 --> 00:40:25,284 if you choose, and... 638 00:40:25,289 --> 00:40:26,819 You can go wherever you want, 639 00:40:26,824 --> 00:40:28,784 as long as you stay on the paths. 640 00:40:29,994 --> 00:40:31,754 This is all so confusing. 641 00:40:32,830 --> 00:40:33,870 Ah. 642 00:40:34,373 --> 00:40:36,270 He's running a bit behind. 643 00:40:36,275 --> 00:40:38,665 We could wait. We really do want to meet him. 644 00:40:39,170 --> 00:40:41,760 Of course, you do. You're not insane. 645 00:40:54,460 --> 00:40:56,250 You wanna turn on the TV? 646 00:40:57,563 --> 00:40:59,483 I don't think that's a good idea. 647 00:41:00,358 --> 00:41:01,528 Probably right. 648 00:41:04,111 --> 00:41:05,951 It's sort of nice to share a room. 649 00:41:06,781 --> 00:41:09,445 I know. Kids I knew back home, 650 00:41:09,450 --> 00:41:12,782 they used to complain about sharing with their brothers and sisters. 651 00:41:12,787 --> 00:41:15,076 But I always thought that sounded pretty good. 652 00:41:20,378 --> 00:41:21,378 Hello? 653 00:41:24,006 --> 00:41:25,006 Hi. 654 00:41:31,972 --> 00:41:33,222 Bucket. 655 00:41:35,476 --> 00:41:36,596 Now you. 656 00:41:43,567 --> 00:41:45,817 Well, we should get moving. 657 00:41:46,612 --> 00:41:48,952 To make contact with Mr. Benedict. 658 00:41:49,365 --> 00:41:50,820 On the first night? 659 00:41:50,825 --> 00:41:53,865 We haven't found, you know, a name yet. 660 00:41:54,745 --> 00:41:56,535 At least we can say it's a he. 661 00:42:00,190 --> 00:42:03,192 _ 662 00:42:05,256 --> 00:42:06,916 I'm hoping we don't always have to 663 00:42:06,921 --> 00:42:09,363 squeeze through that bathroom window to get out at night. 664 00:42:09,368 --> 00:42:10,781 Stealth has a price. 665 00:42:10,786 --> 00:42:12,996 Adapt or die, George. 666 00:42:13,889 --> 00:42:16,519 Sticky's the best at Morse code. So, go for it. 667 00:42:28,821 --> 00:42:30,461 - There they are. - Okay. 668 00:42:30,990 --> 00:42:32,695 Use the code to tell them we're safe. 669 00:42:32,700 --> 00:42:34,780 Which would be... 670 00:42:34,785 --> 00:42:35,906 We're saltines. 671 00:42:35,911 --> 00:42:36,911 What? 672 00:42:37,329 --> 00:42:39,827 Well, saltines. Crackers. 673 00:42:39,832 --> 00:42:41,672 Safe crackers. 674 00:42:42,418 --> 00:42:45,878 Yeah, I wasn't paying attention during that part. 675 00:42:47,381 --> 00:42:49,181 Let's tell them about the Messengers. 676 00:42:49,800 --> 00:42:50,963 Right. 677 00:42:50,968 --> 00:42:53,048 That's gonna be a little complicated. 678 00:42:53,429 --> 00:42:56,093 Why do we have to communicate in riddles? 679 00:42:56,098 --> 00:42:57,848 An abundance of caution? 680 00:42:59,185 --> 00:43:01,595 "Hide"? What's that? A pelt? 681 00:43:02,897 --> 00:43:05,977 Dr. Jekyll, maybe? We never went over that one. 682 00:43:07,359 --> 00:43:09,190 He's still saying "hide". 683 00:43:09,195 --> 00:43:10,525 Oh, hide, hide! 684 00:43:22,208 --> 00:43:23,578 I know I saw something. 685 00:43:28,797 --> 00:43:31,504 Based on the flashlight's movement patterns, 686 00:43:31,509 --> 00:43:33,047 I think they're okay. 687 00:43:35,513 --> 00:43:36,853 Oh, good. 688 00:43:37,765 --> 00:43:41,095 Oh, I'm okay, dear. I'm stable. Thank you. Hmm. 689 00:43:41,685 --> 00:43:44,145 - Why don't you head inside? - Hmm. 690 00:43:45,740 --> 00:43:48,003 Your carpentry skills are amazing. 691 00:43:48,008 --> 00:43:49,298 Goodness. 692 00:43:52,446 --> 00:43:54,756 - Woodworking is a passion. - Ah. 693 00:44:06,252 --> 00:44:08,632 Um, Kate? The dorm is that way. 694 00:44:09,088 --> 00:44:11,918 You guys go back. I'm going up there. 695 00:44:12,550 --> 00:44:14,672 You think the transmitter's up there? 696 00:44:14,677 --> 00:44:18,008 Don't know. But nothing good ever happens in a tower. 697 00:44:18,013 --> 00:44:19,353 Thought I might go right at it! 698 00:44:19,974 --> 00:44:23,180 Or up the side and through the window. 699 00:44:23,185 --> 00:44:26,015 It's too dangerous and too soon. 700 00:44:26,730 --> 00:44:28,477 How are we supposed to climb up that? 701 00:44:28,482 --> 00:44:31,822 Not you. Me. By myself. 702 00:44:32,987 --> 00:44:34,147 With my bucket. 703 00:44:34,613 --> 00:44:36,823 Oh, no. You might fall. 704 00:44:38,242 --> 00:44:39,572 We're a team, Kate. 705 00:44:39,577 --> 00:44:41,657 So, that means we have to all vote on everything now? 706 00:44:41,662 --> 00:44:43,752 If you get caught, it comes back on us. 707 00:44:44,999 --> 00:44:47,499 Look, she's thinking. 708 00:44:48,043 --> 00:44:50,453 You have a personality flaw. 709 00:44:51,297 --> 00:44:52,917 Why would I care what you think? 710 00:44:53,382 --> 00:44:54,882 You're not perceptive. 711 00:44:55,342 --> 00:44:57,012 Can we go back to the rooms now? 712 00:44:58,429 --> 00:44:59,429 Team? 713 00:45:33,756 --> 00:45:35,216 Hello! 714 00:45:37,676 --> 00:45:38,796 Welcome. 715 00:45:39,928 --> 00:45:42,678 I recognize a lot of you from the halls, 716 00:45:43,641 --> 00:45:48,191 but I also see some new faces among us. 717 00:45:49,229 --> 00:45:50,439 Exciting. 718 00:45:52,524 --> 00:45:53,694 So... 719 00:45:55,444 --> 00:45:56,864 I am... 720 00:46:01,700 --> 00:46:03,490 Mr. Oshiro. 721 00:46:04,411 --> 00:46:08,118 And this class is called "Psychopractical Problem Dynamics". 722 00:46:08,123 --> 00:46:09,244 Don't be alarmed. 723 00:46:09,249 --> 00:46:11,622 That's really just a fancy term for system 724 00:46:11,627 --> 00:46:15,217 and/or practice-based mental acuity enhancement, 725 00:46:15,222 --> 00:46:18,253 based on both real-world and abstract enigmas and conundrums. 726 00:46:18,258 --> 00:46:20,388 It's fun, I promise. 727 00:46:21,387 --> 00:46:22,508 I like him. 728 00:46:22,513 --> 00:46:25,023 So, why don't we dive right in? 729 00:46:25,583 --> 00:46:26,679 As you can see, 730 00:46:26,684 --> 00:46:29,144 there are three light switches on the wall, 731 00:46:29,770 --> 00:46:31,515 one of which activates the lamp 732 00:46:31,520 --> 00:46:33,227 in the classroom directly above us, 733 00:46:33,232 --> 00:46:35,572 which we obviously can't see from here. 734 00:46:36,360 --> 00:46:39,024 If you're only allowed to check up there once, 735 00:46:39,029 --> 00:46:44,179 how can you determine which switch activates the lamp? 736 00:47:04,888 --> 00:47:06,468 Yes, Martina? 737 00:47:11,520 --> 00:47:13,892 Taking into consideration number selection bias, 738 00:47:13,897 --> 00:47:16,270 the assumed IQ range of the puzzle designer, 739 00:47:16,275 --> 00:47:17,479 and the widespread knowledge 740 00:47:17,484 --> 00:47:19,982 of the rock-paper-scissors wrap-around opening gambit, 741 00:47:19,987 --> 00:47:24,820 one must conclude that the first switch will, ironically, 742 00:47:24,825 --> 00:47:27,325 always be the active one. 743 00:47:29,830 --> 00:47:31,710 Your reasoning is incorrect. 744 00:47:33,584 --> 00:47:35,289 Any other ideas? 745 00:47:35,294 --> 00:47:37,249 - A very long dental mirror. - No. 746 00:47:37,254 --> 00:47:39,418 Three spools of twine and a personal dirigible. 747 00:47:39,423 --> 00:47:42,083 - No. - Flip it and flip it and flip it? 748 00:47:42,609 --> 00:47:43,839 I'm sorry, no. 749 00:47:43,844 --> 00:47:46,383 A small trained dog with a photovoltaic vest. 750 00:47:46,388 --> 00:47:48,098 Interesting approach, but, no. 751 00:47:50,726 --> 00:47:53,346 Yes... Reynard? 752 00:47:54,396 --> 00:47:55,896 It's Reynie. 753 00:47:56,648 --> 00:48:00,958 I think what I would do is flip the first switch. 754 00:48:02,362 --> 00:48:03,822 Then wait ten minutes. 755 00:48:07,618 --> 00:48:09,788 Then I'd turn it off and flip the second switch. 756 00:48:10,496 --> 00:48:12,246 Then I'd check upstairs. 757 00:48:16,835 --> 00:48:20,295 If the light is on, then it's the second switch. 758 00:48:21,673 --> 00:48:23,053 If the light is off... 759 00:48:25,093 --> 00:48:26,473 then I'd touch the bulb. 760 00:48:28,847 --> 00:48:31,177 If it's hot, then the first switch is the one. 761 00:48:31,558 --> 00:48:32,558 And if it's cold... 762 00:48:35,078 --> 00:48:36,498 then it's the third switch. 763 00:48:38,398 --> 00:48:41,278 Very nice, Reynie. Well reasoned. 764 00:48:44,196 --> 00:48:46,193 Yes, that's great. Love Reynie. 765 00:48:46,198 --> 00:48:49,278 But that's a lot of work when it's obviously the second switch. 766 00:48:49,868 --> 00:48:51,114 Why do you say that? 767 00:48:51,119 --> 00:48:53,367 Any competent builder would place the light switch 768 00:48:53,372 --> 00:48:55,994 one and a half inches out from the king stud of the doorjamb. 769 00:48:55,999 --> 00:48:57,663 And that would be the second switch. 770 00:48:57,668 --> 00:48:59,581 The other two are clearly dummy switches. 771 00:48:59,586 --> 00:49:01,875 I think the focus is less in construction and more... 772 00:49:01,880 --> 00:49:03,503 I highly doubt that a school such as this 773 00:49:03,507 --> 00:49:05,338 would contract with a less-than-competent-builder. 774 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:06,589 I think you're missing the point. 775 00:49:06,593 --> 00:49:08,258 - Is it the second switch? - Ms. Wetherall... 776 00:49:08,262 --> 00:49:09,602 Is it the second switch? 777 00:49:13,517 --> 00:49:14,517 Yes. 778 00:49:15,519 --> 00:49:17,479 Wow. 779 00:49:18,355 --> 00:49:19,726 Wow. 780 00:49:19,731 --> 00:49:21,562 Wonderful. Wonderful. 781 00:49:24,528 --> 00:49:28,868 That's some insight right there. Such creativity. Gracious. 782 00:49:30,617 --> 00:49:32,237 Welcome, new students. 783 00:49:33,412 --> 00:49:35,912 I'm your headmaster, Dr. L.D. Curtain. 784 00:49:42,462 --> 00:49:44,052 I tell you... 785 00:49:46,967 --> 00:49:48,217 These two... 786 00:49:49,595 --> 00:49:51,465 these two are ones to watch. 787 00:49:53,996 --> 00:50:00,400 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com -