"My mind was accelerated with Nanny's and Gaia's help, but my body does not yet have the coordination to speak," Rain read her mind, then answered her next question before Shelly could think it. "Yes, I can see into your mind and understand your emotions. Please, relax, Mother. Despite who my father was, I intend you no harm. I do not yet have enough experience to claim I love you, but I understand that you want what is best for me, and so I wish the same for you. No, please. We don't have much time, and I desire that you have knowledge kept from you."
Shelly wanted to speak. There were a million things that flit through her mind to say to her daughter, but she understood the need to listen when required. Besides, Shelly knew her daughter could see all those questions, but the look in those alien eyes said that whatever this information was, it was of higher importance. She nodded as she wondered what other of life's mysteries she was about to learn.
