Entrance Exam

Moving through a meshwork is not the fastest thing a molecule can do. Making a continuous series of micro hops, we continued to race toward the inner edge as the Canopy continued to accelerate toward impact. The plan was simple, and once we were one layer from the inside, we held position and synchronized our orbits to work with the impact.

The approach of the Canopy produced a polarization on the interior of the meshwork. While the pairs grew excited at the experience of a charge-pull, I reminded them that focus was important. Synchronization was important. Moving off the Shorty was important. Ultimately, they agreed that it would be impolite to request a second impact from the Canopy.

As the impact occurred, the interior of the meshwork stretched to near the breaking point as it flexed and moved inward, increasing the charge-pull that I and the pairs were experiencing. As I came around the nucleus of the Seven, I sensed the approach of the incoming cascade. It was here that I pulled a feint maneuver, setting the example. Free of the Seven and accelerating toward the positive potential, I could only hope that the pairs got it together in time and followed.