“We believe you,” Nedd said. “We’re just incredulous.” “That word literally means ‘unable to believe,’ ” Alanik said. “Is there a translation error, or are you making fun of me?” “Neither,” FM said. “They’re just idiots.” “Yeah, it’s true,” I said. “That they’re idiots?” Alanik asked. “Sometimes,” I said. “But I did…explode.”

