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sort of “First Contact?” I believe you call it, can be made. It is imperative that we find out exactly
what happened. If it was down to some kind of cascade failure of the distribution nodes; then the
safe guards must have failed or could have been tampered with.” Bexar said hurriedly. Midas and
T’luha led the way; Bexar explaining how their two races had become dependent upon each other.
The fact that they could interbreed was a bonus. His races’ ancestors had been the Hurabash. The
extra limbs were a genetic “enhancement” that had become a permanent genetic trait. He also
explained that their use of the Great Beam technology as a transport system would probably keep
the Eloi busy with repairing circuits for a few months.
“It had been known for some time; in theory, that the Beam could be used this way; but the power
requirements always risked the possibility of circuits failing drastically. I hope these headbands work;
we need to know what these people were thinking. I asked Zuul to talk with your Lander crews
about taking him to the Beam station here on Hylon. He should be able to find further clues as to
what happened and just exactly what they were attempting. I have my suspicions and if right… Then
it doesn’t bode well for the future of both our races” he said cryptically.

They exited the elevator and walked down the service corridor to the Habitat of the Trask
colony in this location. When Bexar entered the main hall the Trask present froze and went down on
one knee. Bexar said something in Bachi and they came forward and each took a headband and put
it on. It was only now that T’luha noticed Bexar was using an ethereal shield form of the helmet on
the Eloi encounter suit. There appeared to be a filter/breather system in place. He obviously
breathed the same Methane/nitrogen mix that the Eloi breathed. When all the headbands were
handed out; Bexar closed his eye membranes and cleared his mind. The Trask imitated him. They all
stood silent like this for quite some time. About thirteen minutes passed before Bexar opened his
membranes and looked at the others.
“It worked. I managed to make telepathic contact and now know what
happened. The Trask will start reanimating the Human subjects first; then the
other races in turn. We should join my wife and son. He and I need to see the
result of the “Experiment” the Lingva and Jungva were trying. Apparently
something seems to have happened in our Home System and… Well let’s see
the Station before I explain further” Bexar said. One of the Trask brought him a
cone like the one found on the Eloi Platform. Bexar spoke in Bachi again and
the Trask smiled. He and the others left for the second lander.

During the flight to the Station; Myra and T’luha caught up with what had happened on the
Platform, Miah giving details when and where needed. Zuul, Leeson, Bexar and Midas went over
what damage the teams had found. Bexar and Zuul nodding when one detail or another came to
light; Bexar and Zuul occasionally looking at each other and having telepathic exchanges. At one
point Bexar laughed and Zuul’s skin colour flashed.
“What’s so funny Bexar?” Midas asked
“Forgive me my mechanical friend; it’s a “Biological” thing. It seems my son has stared the path to
adulthood somewhat early.” Zuul flashed more. It looked like the young Eloi was embarrassed.
Leeson smiled and took the young Eloi to one side. Myra had noticed this interchange and looked at
Miah. Who just did a very accurate imitation of a Gallic shrug and said “Biology. He’s growing” then
winked the membranes of one of her eyes. They both laughed. That seemed to embarrass Zuul even
more. She went over to him and explained things to Leeson; much to the further embarrassment of
Zuul; but he soon recovered when he saw Leeson’s reaction.

The Airship arrived at the location of the Beam Station. Outwardly the only damage seemed
to be an odd tilt to the transmitter array; and some cracks in the walls of two of the buildings. Some
Trask were scuttling about clearing an area for them to land.