"Yes, you understand," says the guide. "It was all so very pointless, wasn't it? The suffering you caused to escape and the suffering you escaped from. Understanding the senselessness is what our organization is all about. There's only one way to end it."

As Sister Ellora helps Thad up, Brother Rellick gestures to Pidge to take his place. The guide hands her a bite guard.

"You may want to put this in your mouth so you don't bite off your own tongue."