It worked. Chel looked up at Riley. She didn't have to be told what it was. It was easy to figure out, but she asked anyway. "…shared dream…?"
Crescent chirped, playfully chasing lightning bugs while Chel and Riley continued their conversation. "You were asleep." Riley spoke quickly, "Lexx was asleep. You were dreaming the same dream." The Littan smiled to himself. He had successfully distracted Chel from a destructive train of thought into one that wouldn't do as much harm. "It happens when relays are closely synced and run on a similar wavelength. It's very rare,… and only happens when there's a strong level of trust."
Chel listened quietly. It sent shivers up her back. 'That… creeps me out.' She stared at Riley incredulously, letting his words sink in. Her mind was a whirl of conflicting thoughts. 'I've been naïve. I should never have gone with Lexx! Never! I should have stayed at home! I didn't want this! Why did I ever think it was a good idea?! I just have to close the links to Riley and Lexx…. And this will end.'
