The Visitor Chapter 6

“Ya' know I was wondering why you seemed so naïve.” Nancy said.

“Yes, I do suppose I'm a bit naïve.” Sera responded.

“I've only been here for six months.”

“How'd you learn Shotakovich so quick?”

“Music is something that I was programmed with, I guess,I can play anything I hear.” a humble Sera said.

“Wow, you are amazing. And your secret is safe with me.” Nancy said.

“Secret, I'm not supposed to be a secret, we want you to know that there is life out in space, just like we wanted to know, we feel it's important.” Sera said.

“Well, I'm not calling the media, those hounds would have a field day.” Nancy said. For now, it's just between you and I. So, what do you think of our little planet?”

“Having no point of reference I'd say it's volatile. With the nuclear war threats from the middle east and the hatred over different names for the creator, it's a bit ridiculous. Most of you believe in one God, yet you bicker over how to honor it.” Sera said as she dug into her Taboulie.

“You can't watch the news or read the paper, all that is made to keep us scared so we keep buying, spending money. Because if we don't spend money, the government doesn't get their taxes and the officials don't get paid. In America, sadly, the all mighty dollar reigns.” Nancy said as she took a bite of french bread dipped in balsamic vinegar.

. “So, who can you trust?” Sera asked.

“Really? Nobody.” Nancy said.

Sera was getting a look at America through a successful woman's eyes, and it wasn't pretty or harmonious. She thought it sad that the people did not enjoy where they were living more, they did not know how fortunate they were to not have sulfur shower three times a day or to have a sun that stayed long enough to enjoy. Not all occupied planets are in the “Goldie locks zone”. That perfect spot

where it hot enough for life but not so hot it fries the surface and cool enough to have a winter but not so cold everything turns to ice. The people of Earth don't know what they have and according to reading many different sources, they are destroying it with wanton disregard with their personal transporting craft that emit carcinogens not only bad for the planet but bad for them, as well. Causing lung problems in their children and even affecting the animals, of which they seem to have no concern.

The one's at home were expecting more advanced creatures than this. They expected to learn from them and not need to help them because they are in such desperate need. The best way Sera saw to help them was to remind them of what they have.

“What's with this global warming?” Sera knew all about it but wanted to get a citizens opinion.

“That, I'm afraid is real. Years and years of consuming crude oil from the Earth and the emissions that come from our cars from that oil are creating pollutants that are caught inside our atmosphere, heating up the planet, melting the polar ice caps, killing of species that depend on the ice caps. It's really quite disgusting. It took a vice-president, to risk his reputation, and produce a film explaining how it works, for people to finally get on board. To believe, sorry, I forgot, slang.

“Now this, I can help with.” Sera said.

“And how do you intend to do that?” Nancy said.

“Speak to the people in charge, of course.” Sera said casually.

“You mean the president?” Nancy said a little taken back.

“No, I've only been here six months and I know that the president doesn't run the United States, Congress does.”Sera said.

“So you intend on talking to Congress?” Nancy said in a disbelieving tone.

“Exactly.” Sera said satisfied.”I just have to figure a way to introduce the fact that I'm from another planet, and I want to talk to them about all the wars their involved in, directly and indirectly. This country is misguided by human greed and if you don't change soon, you along with the rest of the world will be in big trouble.”

“It's a tall order but I'm behind you all the way.” Nancy said.

“Somehow I knew you would be.”Sera said.

“But you cannot come off as naive, they'll eat you alive.” Nancy added.

Sera started studying the legislative process. Her ”human mind” was a bit more efficient than the average. She could assimilate information from a book just by flipping through every page a couple times. She doesn't need to spend time reading when her time could be spent elsewhere. She scheduled some time with her local Congressman just so he was familiar with her. Nancy taught her slang and figures of speech, to overcome her naivete. And took her through rough neighborhoods and introduced her to some of her friends that lived there so she could have practice hearing slang and knowing whats going on. Figures of speech she could learn from television, even though she really didn't understand it, or enjoy it.