Weakness of the Flesh (Part 1)

'No, I'm not okay. The odd thing is that using a mind link is supposed to make me feel worse, but I feel better instead. Where's Phloria?' Lith said via the mind link.

The answer came in the form of what looked like a vintage convertible that landed right next to them. The controls were so easy that it had taken her just a minute to learn how to drive it.

One button marked with an arrow pointing up made it take off, another with an arrow pointing down made it land, and a control yoke allowed it to steer and change altitude. A vertical lever regulated the speed, making the car go faster the lower it was pulled.

'What's wrong with you?' Phloria asked, giving him more relief.

'I don't know. It feels like a stream of cold electricity is coursing through my body, giving me the shivers.' He replied.

'Could this be a sign of the tribulation you feared?'