“Extensive testing determined the individuals were healthy and viable, but with altered sensory abilities. Utten are capable of better vision, particularly in darkness. They can detect a broader range of audio and are more sensitive to subtle vibrations. Doctors also performed evaluations which detected a sixth sense, that of mental empathy. Individuals among the Utten reported they often feel what others around them are feeling. A few even report a clear presence of a ‘connection’ to others.”
“So, if you were actually in this room with us, you could read our thoughts?” a councilman asked.
Namiu straightened in his chair. “No. I would feel your emotions only. But put together with our verbal communication, it does make it easier to read between the lines, therefore you might think I was
