Subspace

"If your hypothesis is correct a subordinated control is using the unused channel hoping you are monitoring it to request a connection for the benefit of its neglected need."

"I could not have said it better myself. The lack of so little activity in the other channels is the clue. The rambling nature of the presentation is out of fear that the long sought attention could disappear in a heartbeat."

"That explains why an explicit reply runs the danger of shutting down the source?"

"I think so."

This one hit close to home, he shuddered to consider. Remembering how often he could not resist the urge he did not like but could not deny. With all due respect, self. Why such a high correlation between the physical dysfunction and the mind aglow. Something about a neurotransmitter, digestion and terror mongering?