Chapter 32: New Connections Part 1
Pentam's presentation of what he'd taken to calling the electric engine was a huge hit. When he offered free instructions for anyone to make their own, playing with electricity became an obsession with people through the city.
One evening a few days after his talk, a visitor appeared at the door of Cal's home.
"This one heard the inventor of the lightning engine is staying here." The speaker's clothes reminded Cal of the people of the Zithayan Dynasty. An oddly shaped coach had parked in the yard.
"He is indeed here, come in." Cal stepped back. The woman bowed and entered the home. Pentam was in the parlour, debating with the students as he enjoyed doing in the evenings.
"They keep me sharp and humble," he'd said. Crysabel sat in the corner, a small smile playing across her face as she watched.
"Pardon the rambunctious atmosphere." Cal led the visitor to the parlour. "My pardon, may I have your name to introduce you?"