7
Xander’s Memory
“Now that you’re with me, teaching you what you need to be will not be all that difficult. The machine in the center of the table is a Neuroscope. It picks up your current Alt readings. It’ll help us magnify your feelings and see exactly where these negative feelings come from. And here is a headset.”
Xander reluctantly took the tiny button-sized transponders for his ears. “Why do I need these?”
“You’ve got to listen and see.” Win pointed to a device on the table. “That’s a neurotransmitter. It’s a special process, and one I may have to repeat in other sessions. Now, are you ready to begin?”
“Do I have a choice?”
Xander looked at the thing on the table. About four inches tall and a foot long, it was actually beautiful. Down its center was a purple stripe with a fain
