Speck: Chapter 15 — Colony 7 Meets The Speck.

Tom Maglish
Adventures of Speck

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Unsure as to which person Speck was referring to as not to trust, Solomon asked, “Which one are you talking about?”

“I sense a conflict between them,” said Speck in Solomon’s mind. “I cannot say at this time, which may not be trusted. They should have similar patterns. But when they are different, a conflict is present. Beware.”

Mark and Bill had taken all they needed from their GH-1, and Solomon cautioned them to step away from the vehicle as it sunk through the bottom of Speck into the outside.

“Why don’t I get you guys back to your Station,” said Solomon as he thought to Speck to float in the direction of their Station. “I’m sure you want to know that it’s alright.”

As Speck began to float toward the station, Solomon looked at both men as they stared through the portal in wonder. It hasn’t been that long since he was picked up by Speck and yet he has accepted the method of travel from this extraterrestrial. It would be like an 18th-century person riding in a 21st-century vehicle: Shock at first followed by acceptance without knowing how. Still, he wonders about the warning. Speck can address an issue of trust from one of the two, but cannot tell him which is the one. Even Solomon can sense a difference between the two. Mark is more reserved and respectful compared to Bill. Bill is quick…

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Tom Maglish
Adventures of Speck

Retired. Self published short story book. Working on publishing Children Picture Books. Writing short stories.