Chapter 34

research efforts. It revealed a sympathetic resonance between a unique

structure in your and the rodent’s brains, which I believe is responsible for

telepathy.”

That explains my hankering for carrots. Kira crossed her arms. “What

does that have to do with nanotech?”

“I analyzed the gerbil, which was raised here, in comparison to those bred

offworld. That structure is only present in life native to Valta—and upon

further examination using the advanced imaging models, the structure did not

have the same markers as the other organic material in the creature. This

suggests that perhaps the structure is formed as a result of nanites existing

throughout this ecosystem.”

“Wait, you dissected him?” Horror spread across Kira’s face. She’d done

her fair share of killing in the Guard, but Mr. Fuzzers… Her hand clenched

into a fist under the table.

Jared cocked his head. “Don’t tell me you actually developed an affinity

for the creature?”