Chapter 40Carter became self-conscious once he realized all eyes were on him. The flurry of digital activity around the lab contrasted his frozen tension. He was torn between throwing the Scepter down or squeezing it more tightly.
“Mondo,” he said weakly. “What does this mean?”
Mondo’s mouth was agape. “I… don’t have the ability to form complete thoughts yet.”
“Do you feel anything?” asked Tina.
“No, I… I feel fine,” replied Carter. “Freaked out, but otherwise fine.”
Fizzy’s eyes bounced from screen to screen not knowing which chaotic display to follow. Sienna kept her eyes intently on Carter.
“Mondo, I don’t know what to do,” he said.
“Just… hold still. Fizzy and I will… try to… something.” He joined Fizzy at the command desk. She made a gesture to him and Mondo tapped a few keys.
