The Becalmed

Bitan the most valuable commodity in the human universe only comes from one planet.And that planet has a problem.The TransGalactic Corporation sends Luis Ahmad Chief Psych Officer on a desperate mission to save the human colony on Bitanthra.Can Luis stop the collapse of communications throughout the galaxy?An excerpt from The Becalmed: We dont know whats going on Luis said but I dont think its trauma. I see no signs of disease. With the way it only affects some people in a family I dont believe this is contagious at all. Mind if I ask you a question?Both Bitanthrans shook their heads.What do you think is going on? What do people who live here whove been watching this happen for years think?Willis drew in a slow breath and Luis saw tears standing in his eyes.Some of us are afraid its poison something to do with Bitan. It seems to be getting worse over time. Like weve been exposed too much and were passing it along to our children.Well I cant rule anything out yet since we just got started. But your medical center here has tested for everything we know of and off-world facilities have too. Nothing seems out of line with your bodies. Nothing seems to accumulate or get depleted over time.Except our kids feelings Myrtle said. She didnt look sad like Willis. She looked furious. Thats depleting more and more every year.