"It's the easiest to start with when the concepts are brand new to you," JC pointed out. "They're written for anyone who doesn't have even the basic foundation of the issue. And while you have your science fiction, I wouldn't base concrete physical realities on a fiction story." He had his own issue with a particular book but he kept mum on the subject. "And the objects there are less likely to reduce you to molecular sludge if you handle them wrong."

Now Mohinder had a whole new set of questions and he fell easily into step with JC to discuss all manner of things. JC seemed both knowledgeable and ignorant at the same time and admitted that he didn't require a great deal of explanation and so had limited ability to answer the pure scientific questions. "I wasn't a scientist like you, Mohinder."

Mohinder blinked. "No?"

"I was an activist. The Captain saved me from dying. I'm not sure if he thinks he's responsible now for my life or if I am to be the one responsible for his. I realise that's ridiculous. The Captain's life will remain a constant for billions of years. Mohinder. You must remember that it is a curse. Not a blessing."

JC took Mohinder by the arm. His hand was almost too hot for comfort but the Indian nodded anyway.