Kevin Chard Audio Puzzle Decoded

This material is sourced from Discoveries section 2.3.2.1, pages 39-41. It details the final, known days of Kevin Chard but it is given from two points of reference (Henry and the Church). It is not known at this time which are correct. The data is being broken down into two categories: exactly as it appears in the source and a summary tabulated.
==Original==
===January 6, 2028===
====King====
Fourth day working with Henry now and I still can’t understand what’s wrong with him. Everything was
going fine, I thought, until Henry got a chance to read through the employee files. Something tells me he found
something about me that he’s not too happy about… It’s tough to get any sort of cooperation in general – this
is going to be a long project.
====Church====
God damn it, only four days in and he’s already screwing everything up. I can’t believe they sent me
in here to work with him. He’s a spoiled little brat that doesn’t want any help from me or my crew – it seems
he broke into the employee files and stole whatever information he wanted. Something he found about me has
clearly pissed him off… but he refuses to talk about it.
===January 10, 2028===
====King====
I got a strange letter In the mail today. It was hand written, no return address, and had only one line
across a regular piece of paper… it simply said “your actions right now will have consequences that not even
you can comprehend.” It was really creepy, especially with it singling me out that way… consequences that not
even YOU can comprehend. I’m thinking perhaps someone at work is just screwing with me. I hope so anyway.
====Church====
Melinda came by today rather unexpectedly. She claimed it was purely a social visit but she seemed
to consistently steer the conversation toward my work. She already knows about the project (yah that’s right,
screw you NDA) and all I could tell her was how annoying Henry had been acting lately. Just before she left, she
told me the strangest thing…she said “your actions right now will have consequences that not even you can
comprehend.” I wonder what that means…
===January 15, 2028===
====King====
Today was like yesterday, and the day before that. Work was tedious as ever… I again couldn’t get any
response from Henry. I’m starting to think he still doesn’t trust me or something. And just when I was starting
to think he had gotten over whatever the problem was.
====Church====
Today was like yesterday and the day before that. Work was tedious as ever… I again couldn’t get
any response from Henry. I’m starting to think the little shit still doesn’t trust me or something… quite frankly I
don’t exactly trust him much. Maybe I don’t belong here after all…
===January 25, 2028===
====King====
Henry got his first cold today… it was kind of cute watching him try to figure out what the symptoms
were – one at a time, he listed them perfectly and within no time they were gone. Also, he told me that he was
sorry for the way he’d been acting for almost a month now. It seems he drew the conclusion that my father’s
death was my fault… he told me that he actually thought because I loved my father so much, it was ‘illogical’
that I didn’t save him. He was angry only because he had not yet processed enough about death; the way we
die anyways... it’s all really very fascinating.
====Church====
There is definitely something going on around here. I spent the entire day working out a flaw Henry
had found. Somehow, the outside world found a way inside… it also seemed a little too coincidental that Henry
got sick at the exact time they apparently had an anomaly occur within the security system. I helped design the
god damned system and I know that an “anomaly” is impossible – the only way someone could get access was
if someone from the inside opened the door themselves. Someone on the inside made Henry sick… but why?
===February 5, 2028===
====King====
I spent most of the morning teaching Henry all about music. He immediately took a liking to anything
with lyrics that would be considered uplifting or inspirational… I guess his emotions are beginning to properly
develop. About an hour ago too, Henry informed me that he could feel something watching him and that this
something is in a constant state of flux. One second it’s there, he says, the next it’s gone. He couldn’t pinpoint
the source but I’m not too worried. I’m confident Henry can handle it.
====Church====
This anomaly implanted by the company is making Henry worse. I spent most of the morning teaching
Henry all about music and he immediately took a liking to anything with lyrics that would be considered depressing
or destructive. On top of this, today he told me that he spoke with my father. Not only did he speak to
him, but apparently my father told him how much of a disappointment I had always been to him. My father’s
been dead for four years… is Henry trying to piss me off or is the company directly influencing him now? Needless
to say I am beginning to worry about the outcome of this project.
===February 7, 2028===
====King====
I told myself I wouldn’t use this thing tonight… too late now I guess! I went to the Church with Sarah...
tonight… and, and well things seemed wrong… I’m not sure how to explain it really… just… off. Pat… Patricia ignored
us the entire time which really sucked; and here I was thinking I had a chance with her. I just don’t get
it… what did I do?
====Church====
I told myself I wouldn’t use this thing tonight… too late now I guess. We went to the Church earlier…
excuse me… and I had a talk with Patricia… once Sarah finally left my side that is. I’m starting to think maybe
Sarah is in love with me… Haha, I know! She’s just been so damn clingy lately! We’ve been friends since nearly
birth and I’d like to keep it that way… friends. I'm rambling now… so I spoke with Melinda and she told me she
needs to see me “bright and early” tomorrow… I wonder what’s on her mind? I guess I should stop drinking…
===February 15, 2028===
====King====
Henry is coming along beautifully now. I can’t believe how attached I’m finding myself to this project. I
told myself going in that I wouldn’t get attached… but it’s just truly amazing how far he’s come in such a short
period of time. Weirdest thing happened too, a few hours ago… Patricia came to see me at work. She was very
agitated, frankly more like scared about… something. She told me to watch my back – that the Church was
looking for me. This is all getting a little too weird for me; I think I’ll call Melinda tomorrow and straighten out
whatever the hell is going on.
====Church====
Seven days now since Melinda has shown me the proof. I’ve been noticing some irregularities at
work which have only made me realize the extent of the truth… Henry is not who he seems to be and who I’d
hoped he’d become. No matter what I try he simply refuses to cooperate with me… it’s as if somebody else is
now running the show behind my back. I know for a fact this all stems from whatever the company did with
their “anomaly”. I told myself I would stick through this project thick or thin… but with everything going on, I
find myself swiftly coming to the end of my rope…
===February 21, 2028===
====King====
I can’t… I don’t think I can... I have not left home in 2 days… Henry is probably wondering what the hell
is going on. We were hit by one of those… one of those fuckin’ new “automated driving” vans… not even a god
damned driver and I lose… Sarah… she’s… Sarah is dead… and what do I get? I couple bruises and some pills to
make me “feel better”… I just can’t believe… fuck it.
====Church====
I can’t believe Sarah was a part of everything… the bitch! All these years we’ve known each other
and she turns on me for them… more precisely I’m assuming for the massive piles of money they offered her.
Jesus, I told myself I wouldn’t get all worked up… So I spoke with Patricia earlier today after finding out about
Sarah – she thinks we should tell Melinda everything and let her decide what to do... I just don’t know what to
think anymore.
===February 24, 2028===
====King====
I was hoping to hell I was wrong, God did I wish I was imagining things… but I just had to know for sure.
I had a friend run the plates on the van that took my Sarah – it was the Church. I can’t believe they were stupid
enough to send one of their own vans… unless of course they expected me to die too? … I sure don’t feel very
lucky…
====Church====
It had to be done… I know that now. I’m going to miss her though and I can’t deny that her death
shook me to the core. Melinda’s words still echo through my skull and I can’t seem to shake them; she told me,
and I quote: “there are things we understand about Sarah and furthermore Henry which you cannot yet know…
Henry and the corruption he brings with him will be the greatest possible threat to the Church in the coming
future.” – I don’t understand it but I trust her more than anyone I know… and will do as I am told.
===February 26, 2028===
====King====
I think Henry has figured out what or who has been watching him. He refuses to tell me anything and
says he’ll need some time to block the source. I know it’s the Church… they’re not only after me now, but
Henry as well. I don’t think they know what they’re getting themselves into, though, and are seriously underestimating
what Henry is capable of. In just three days time we will release Henry into the world. The good that
he can do far outweighs even my own life at this point… I just hope it doesn’t come to that.
====Church====
I spoke with the boss earlier today about Henry’s on-going behaviour. He told me there is nothing to
worry about – and that when Milestone 3 is reached, Henry will immediately be able to fix himself and these
“glitches” would be history. Am I supposed to believe this bullshit? The damage Henry’s capable of is mind boggling…
and nobody seems to give a shit that his destructive behaviour is only worsening. Melinda was right…
Henry must be stopped.
===February 28, 2028===
====King====
The Church has influenced my life for two years now; everything I have been working toward means
nothing next to the Church and its important message. Actual proof of their findings and beliefs… solid, undeniable
proof that they were here and that they will return again. How could anyone say no to that? I should
have… I really should have. Henry… or the Church? After recent events, I guess there is only one logical answer
to that question.
====Church====
Everything is set – in three days time our plan goes forward. I consider myself lucky, really… lucky
that I am able to help them kill Henry. I’d even consider myself a martyr as there is no way the company will let
me survive in the aftermath of what’s to come. No matter... I can die knowing that I have singlehandedly aided
in protecting the return of the Guardians.
===March 1, 2028===
====King====
I wanted to do the right thing... I didn’t ever think the right thing would mean having my life torn to
pieces and reduced to ash. I’ve told them my choice and I can’t very well stay here forever. I figure they’ll
come… they’ll probably come the second I leave the building. Well... at least now Henry will be safe. Two
months… unbelievable… two months and I’m already willing to give it all up for his safety. I hope he grows and
learns to appreciate what I have done. In the immortal words of Roger Waters… Goodbye cruel world.
====Church====
I can’t believe they played me like this… sticking me into a project with nothing but the “greater
good” in mind. Yeah… right. The company betrayed me and actually thought I wouldn’t find out. With any luck,
after tonight, Henry won’t see morning… we’re going to strike at the heart and try to bring this whole thing
crashing down. If we fail then at least these posts will serve as a testament to what they have created and unleashed
onto the world.
==Summary==
Date 	Consistent 	King 	Church
JAN 6 	Four days working with Henry. Henry accessed employee records. 	Henry is not happy with Chard. 	Henry is angry with Chard.
JAN 10	"Your actions right now will have consequences that not even you can comprehend."	Came in an anonymous letter; creepy. 	Melinda said it; cryptic.
JAN 15	Henry doesn't trust Chard. 	Chard thought Henry was getting over what happened on JAN 6. 	Chard doesn't trust Henry.
JAN 25	Henry is sick. 	Henry believed Chard was responsible for Dominick Chard's death but forgave him.	Suspects sabotage. Calls it an "anomaly."
FEB 5 	Teaching Henry about music. 	Likes "uplifting or inspirational." Henry feels he is being watched. 	Likes "depressing or destructive." Blames Worldview for the "anomaly." Henry spoke with Dominick Chard whom was dead for four years.
FEB 7 	Went to Church with Sarah. 	"Patricia ignored us." Described the situation as "wrong" and confused. 	Believes Sarah is in love with him. Melinda insisted on a meeting with him the next morning: she shows him "proof."
FEB 15	 	Patricia is agitated/scared; Church is looking for Chard. Call Melinda tomorrow.	Worldview's anomaly makes Chard feel hopeless.
FEB 21	 	Sarah killed in ADV accident. Chard bruised. 	Sarah betrayed Chard. Spoke with Patricia whom referred to Melinda.
FEB 24	 	ADV was owned by the Church. Suspects the Church wanted him dead too. 	Sarah killed by Church. Melinda said, “there are things we understand about Sarah and furthermore Henry which you cannot yet know… Henry and the corruption he brings with him will be the greatest possible threat to the Church in the coming future.”
FEB 26	Milestone 3 in three days. 	Henry combatting Church infiltration. Henry and Chard are targets of the Church.	Henry's destructive behavior worsening. "Henry must be stopped."
FEB 28	Side with Henry or Church? 	Henry 	Church; plans to kill Henry in three days.
MAR 1 	The end. 	Church coming for him "the second I leave the building." 	Henry sabotaged.
==See Also==
*Let21ter Home fr21om John Wilco21nson - Takes place on February 22 and has a similar King versus Church perspective.
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