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Victor's Message
Victor’s note frames his intended action as advancing a shared timeline, anticipating Thurman’s judgment that it violates their pact.
Story so far
Victor’s message anticipates that Paul Thurman will consider his intended action a breach of their pact. It nevertheless describes that action as advancing a timeline they share.
Donald later recalls the suicide note to Thurman while reconsidering the purpose of the project. Its implications remain part of his effort to understand the planners’ intentions.
Role
The message preserves Victor’s explanation of his intended action and informs Donald’s thinking about the project.
Relationships
Paul Thurman — The note addresses Paul Thurman and anticipates his objection on the grounds of their pact.
Sources — 3 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 65
- Victor’s message anticipates that Thurman will regard his intended action as a violation of their pact.
- Victor’s message describes his intended action as advancing a shared timeline.
Chapter 98
- Victor’s suicide note to Thurman is among the things Donald recalls while considering the project’s purpose.