They told me to talk about the aging thing. You see, the treatments boost the body’s immune systems so we don’t get sick and we quickly replace bad old cells with good young ones. It’s the sick that makes us old. For those of us who don’t age at all, its like our systems took a snapshot of our one perfect body and then went on overdrive to keep us there, in that exact state, without change.
By the time you read this, I hope you’ve heard the Indians, the ones from India mind you, have old legends about flying cars. They also tell tales of ancient wars that destroyed cities with single strikes. If this is the first you’ve heard, look closely. I’ve found all legends have a kernel of truth to them.
Sometimes I hear people say that the Peloran are old and wise. Fact is, I’ve met one of their First Born. She was my age when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon. Of course, she is still alive, so I can understand the old bit. Just don’t let her hear you say that. And don’t let on that I said that either…
If there is one thing I’ve learned over the years it’s that Mice know things we just don’t. They go places we can’t and they make excellent spies. They are sly little devils. If they warn you about something, you best be heeding that warning. They know things we just don’t.
I’m back now, and I think I’m better. I finally have a taste of…everything. It’s not enough, not yet, but at least now I know which questions need to be asked. At least now I know a fraction of what I don’t know, and that really is the most important thing. Is this the first time we’ve been to space? Was First Contact…really First Contact? They are interesting questions if you think about it.