From what I understand, human scientists have succeeded in breaking the speed of light. It has been all over the news. If their discovery is indeed true, even I must admit it is quite the accomplishment for human beings. Of course, it was just neutrinos that supposedly travelled faster than light, not an actual human, but my people have know methods for faster than light travel for centuries, so an accomplishment for humans nonetheless.
On a similar subject, considering humanity's obsession with speed, I have learned of a human phenomenon frustratingly not at the speed of light: human bureaucracy.
As you know, I have been a somewhat reluctant ambassador to the local government given the relatively small influx of refugees from my home world. My only interest, in all honesty, is to continue on my life as an average human. I also have my new goal of becoming a cook and eventually having my own restaurant. I do not ask for much, but I had hoped with all the help I have provided to the government that they would provide some assistance.
That is the other word I learned this week: naiveté.
After some derisive laughter at my request, my contact in the government did propose "a deal" as he called it. He said that he would "consider the request" if I provided him some information on faster than light travel. I suppose there is competition with the Swiss after all. Even though I consider myself a citizen of this world, they still have a long way to come with that research.
I can sense that even if I withdraw my request, they will continue to pressure me for more technological secrets from my world. I suppose I could lie and give them information that will soon be outdated, but I can sense this may be a source of trouble down the line.
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