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explain what these neural connections were, “Neural connections make microsecond reflexes a possibility, Kevin. Normally, a pilot sees an obstacle only when his retina is fully focused on it. The signal then travels to the brain and then to the hand muscles which ultimately steer the plane. This involves too many muscle movements. First in the eyes and then in the hands, thus a microsecond reflex is not possible. A flyman’s brain, on the other hand, is directly connected to the machine. Thus, no muscle movement is necessary, either to process the input or to execute commands.”, Moriti finished explaining.
    “This is certainly not for me then. I like cars and buses. Anything which moves on the ground.”, Kevin confessed with a nervous smile. He knew flying was not for him.
    “I am sure this might not be your favorite topic but indulge me, will you?”, Moriti wanted to talk more about Kevin’s fear of flying. As a hum she mostly travelled through air and had never come across anyone who was afraid of flying. “I am curious what are you exactly afraid of?”, she asked.
    “I don’t know exactly. It feels like fear of falling, like I am walking on a thin rope with my eyes closed. A slight miscalculation and I will fall. I feel that I am not in control of my body. Every time the shuttle tilts or turns, accelerates or brakes, I fear that I would fall off.”, Kevin tried to answer.
    “That is very interesting. There is no doubt you have the royal gene, the bracelet is never wrong. But it is interesting to find out that you are afraid of flying when everyone in that genepool was exceptionally good at it.”, Moriti was curious.
    “Are all hums good at flying too?”, Kevin asked.
    ‘Not all. We all have to pilot planes just like all humans have to drive their cars. Can you claim that all humans are good drivers?”, Moriti smiled.
    “Ok, I get it.”, Kevin understood.
    “I am thankful most of us know how to fly without crashing. Accidents do happen though, but they are rare. Our vehicles are very safe to fly and most of the operations are automated anyways. But these are consumer grade vehicles designed for day to day commute.”, Moriti started to explain.
    “There are other special vehicles which only the experts dare to fly. These vehicles are used in flying competitions, sports and combat simulations. Although they require special training to be flown, I guess with sufficient practice any hum can fly them. Even you can try if you are upto it.”, Moriti continued.
    “But, the skills of the royals are completely unmatched. They fly specially made vehicles which can be controlled through neural connections. One royal in his neurojet could easily take down thousands of the best skilled hum pilots in a single combat.”, Moriti said with pride in her voice. She really respected the royals.
    “Why didn’t they train others to fly neurojets?”, Kevin asked casually.
    “They did try. Whenever a skilled hum pilot approached them, they took him under their guidance, gave him their machines and trained them personally. But, no one has ever been able to fly the neurojet in neuro mode. If you are not flying it in the neuro mode then a neurojet is just another vehicle with a normal pilot. It has no edge above other vehicles whatsoever.”, Moriti paused.
    “Does Boriri fly any combat vehicles?”, Kevin asked.
    “Not at all. He has many qualities but being adventurous is not one of them.”, Moriti said casually. She talked about Boriri with a sense of possession. She loved his strengths as well as his weaknesses.
    “You both seem close.”, Kevin guessed, he was sensing a love buried deep within their friendship.
    “Yes we are. But we are not in a relationship.”, Moriti clarified with a smile and a hint of remorse.
    “Why not?”, Kevin got curious.
    “I am not even sure if he was ever attracted to me. He cares for me that I am sure of but nothing more than that. Moreover, he always had his projects to keep