Image, abandoning the disinterested tone, and looking directly Williot, said: - Ah! Then I saw the other day at the library -.
Williot was forced to admit, looking down and met Hans went on, saying: - Before you take away the book in front of me so that I read and then want to know what was written? You know you're strange! -.
Williot, could not help but keep quiet and nod.
Image: - Well! At least I see some signs of remorse for your behavior. For this you will encounter and will remain to tell what was written on the book -.
A short truce was reached and Williot could not be satisfied. In fact, despite not having changed his views and convictions, he could see his reflection. He stopped, therefore, to hear the story of the prison planets.
CHAPTER IV
THE TALE OF THE PLANETS PRISON
Williot, although he did not recover its mirror image was at least able to order established a dialogue with it. Gianni, in fact, was again before him, although there was harmony in the movements as before.
Then the image began the story of the prison planets, and placing itself on one side of the mirror with her back to Williot began to look too big bathroom mirror. The reflections started to change and the background became dark, a dark room that seemed to envelop the whole and the same Williot, who suddenly found himself in deep space.
Under the gaze of astonished Williot, a myriad of stars began to shine in front of him, as he had never seen on summer evenings and the floor on which was placed beginning to move in space as a spaceship.
It turned and said: - Do not be afraid, we are approaching the solar system of P-and wine where there are the six planets prison -.
Williot, still amazed by the vision of the space in front of him, he listened without being able to respond. The stars began to move and Williot like a spaceship, went to a solar system other than he knew: in the distance we saw three large planets.
However, the invisible spaceship that took him, did not approach them but veered toward an empty space of that solar system.
- We are almost there - he said his image - You must know that the prison planets are so small that unless we get a lot of them could not see them -.
A little at a time of the dots began to appear in the mirror: it was a series of planets inhabited by a maximum of two people, clearly visible to the naked eye. The planets, in fact, were so small as to be habitable by more than a couple of people.
At that point, the image of Williot turned and began to speak: - These are the planets that you see prison. They have a size that varies little from one another, and as you see, are eligible to hold one person -.
- But why are these poor people here? - Williot churches.
- None of them knows why he lives on this planet. - Replied the smiling image - they just live in the best situation in which they are taking advantage of what the environment around them has to offer -.
Williot, was puzzled to hear the story of John, who went on to say: - It is important because it is there but how do I do to survive. Each of the small planets that have water and food that you see may not be sufficient even for a resident if it remains inert, non-exploiting the resources at its disposal -.
- But this also happens to us, if there is active with its own capabilities and their means - Williot said.
- True! However, everything you see can have references to real life. You just have to understand ... - said the image, smiles welcomed the remark.
The mirror had approached another bit to the planets in order to better see the people.
- All operations must be well balanced since the excess can lead to death - explained the picture - Look! If only one of the inhabitants of these small planets jump too high could lose the gravitational attraction and end up in deep space, inevitably dying for lack of oxygen or radiation. The residents who, finding its limits, did not grow too tall they live their lives better. They are not forced to continually lower his head to breathe oxygen and space available to them is greater than -.
Williot, to himself: - You must know your limits - and then added: - I see, however, that among the various planets and their inhabitants there are small differences -.
Image: - I would say great differences. Now we are approaching so you can have a chat with the inhabitants of the planets - and after having pronounced these words, the invisible spacecraft approached the planet first.
CHAPTER V
THE SATISFIED.
The ship carrying Williot invisible through space came on the first planet, which appeared clean, well maintained and viable for the small inhabitant.
- This is one of the planets are called the satisfied - said Gianni - its inhabitants are called Lolly, who is a hard worker. But we can no more tell you. You better talk to us personally - and as I said these words he stepped out of sight of the mirror and Williot let alone with the inhabitant of the small planet.
Williot, seeing the little man busy on his planet, greeted him first: - Good morning! -.
- Oh! Good morning. Excuse me if I did not see approach but I was too busy with my chores -.
- I am Iianng Williot senior and I was making a journey through the planets of this solar system ... They told me that is called Lolly. True?
- Exactly! -.
Lolly was a little man, always polite and friendly, he used his shirt sleeves rolled up and also when he spoke he could not sit still. He always had to do odd jobs on his planet.
- I'm sorry to bother you, but I would like to know how is to live on this planet - Williot said, observing the surroundings, very well maintained.
- I can not complain - he said Lolly - I worked so hard to make what he sees. When I arrived or when I had better knowledge of where I was, the environment was not great: there were a few fruit trees, the land was barren. I understood immediately that I had to work hard and so I -.
Meanwhile the little inhabitant was bent to bury a small seed of a fruit tree.
- I admire her very much - said Williot - Excuse my curiosity, but of all the planets are satisfied as his? - He said, looking the other planets in the distance.
Lolly, sounding surprised by the question, exclaimed: - Of course not! - Then stated: - ... well, may appear externally identical, but what she sees and only the result of totally different situations. You see down there? - Said, pointing to the nearest planet: - There is no Joseph. His planet has all the comforts that are on mine, but has not worked at all like me -.
Williot glanced around and noticed on the planet that they were actually lying in the sun. Its planet, however, seemed to have the same appearance as that of Lolly.
- How do you explain this? - Williot said.
- What! - Exclaimed amazed Lolly - do not know or have reason she is not here and maybe do not know. Joseph Well, fortunately or otherwise, has been found to inhabit a planet that had already been equipped with many comfort from the former detainee. So did a lot to enjoy all the fruits -.
Williot, including the response and for a moment he felt ashamed for not having guessed the reason for the wonder of Liuk when he was asked the question.
Suddenly, Lolly disrupted the proceedings to shout in the direction opposite to that of Williot: - Get out of here! -.
They noticed only then that a microscopic planet was approaching that of Lolly. The asteroid was so small that his head was curled up inside.
- Ah! Do not listen to me - said Lolly. Now I'll show you - and not just the small planet was within range Liuk leaning towards it's kicked, as is done with a ball and went off the planet.
Williot, intrigued by the scene, he asked: - What's going on. Who was that little man? -.
Lolly, still annoyed at what had happened he said: - Those are the worst: they are the sycophants, leeches -.
- I do not understand! -.
- Now I'll explain it - said Lolly - You know that when you reach a certain well-being on their planet, regardless of whether for business or past situations, many are close to benefit fro
m the fruits and comfort that you are on it - then with a look of contempt he continued: - I am referring to people like that little man you saw. They often come close to planets such as mine or that of Joseph because they were attracted by the gravitational force exerted on our planet as small as what you saw. The difference in mass, as you know, it generates attractive force towards the big planet. So the approach by some people is inevitable or more uncontrollable. Then, as you've seen the flatterers, do not have enough space or resources to live self-sufficiently and are looking for situations that can benefit -.
After saying this Liuk went back to work and turning to Williot said: - Now I must apologize, but the work I do is all over and I can not stop talking -.
- Yes, yes. Excuse me if I even bothered - and saluted the little man busy.
Meanwhile, John had returned to accompany Williot to the next planet.
CHAPTER V
THE SATISFIED.
The ship carrying Williot invisible through space came on the first planet, which appeared clean, well maintained and viable for the small inhabitant.
- This is one of the planets are called the satisfied - said Gianni - its inhabitants are called Lolly, who is a hard worker. But we can no more tell you. You better talk to us personally - and as I said these words he stepped out of sight of the mirror and Williot let alone with the inhabitant of the small planet.
Williot, seeing the little man busy on his planet, greeted him first: - Good morning! -.
- Oh! Good morning. Excuse me if I did not see approach but I was too busy with my chores -.
- I am Iaanng Williot senior and I was making a journey through the planets of this solar system ... They told me that is called Lolly. True?
- Exactly! -.
Lolly was a little man, always polite and friendly, he used his shirt sleeves rolled up and also when he spoke he could not sit still. He always had to do odd jobs on his planet.
- I'm sorry to bother you, but I would like to know how is to live on this planet - Williot said, observing the surroundings, very well maintained.
- I can not complain - he said Lolly - I worked so hard to make what he sees. When I arrived or when I had better knowledge of where I was, the environment was not great: there were a few fruit trees, the land was barren. I understood immediately that I had to work hard and so I -.
Meanwhile the little inhabitant was bent to bury a small seed of a fruit tree.
- I admire her very much - said Williot - Excuse my curiosity, but of all the planets are satisfied as his? - He said, looking the other planets in the distance.
Lolly, sounding surprised by the question, exclaimed: - Of course not! - Then stated: - ... well, may appear externally identical, but what she sees and only the result of totally different situations. You see down there? - Said, pointing to the nearest planet: - There is no Joseph. His planet has all the comforts that are on mine, but has not worked at all like me -.
Williot glanced around and noticed on the planet that they were actually lying in the sun. Its planet, however, seemed to have the same appearance as that of Lolly.
- How do you explain this? - Williot said.
- What! - Exclaimed amazed Lolly - do not know or have reason she is not here and maybe do not know. Joseph Well, fortunately or otherwise, has been found to inhabit a planet that had already been equipped with many comfort from the former detainee. So did a lot to enjoy all the fruits -.
Williot, including the response and for a moment he felt ashamed for not having guessed the reason for the wonder of Liuk when he was asked the question.
Suddenly, Lolly disrupted the proceedings to shout in the direction opposite to that of Williot: - Get out of here! -.
They noticed only then that a microscopic planet was approaching that of Lolly. The asteroid was so small that his head was curled up inside.
- Ah! Do not listen to me - said Lolly. Now I'll show you - and not just the small planet was within range Liuk leaning towards it's kicked, as is done with a ball and went off the planet.
Williot, intrigued by the scene, he asked: - What's going on. Who was that little man? -.
Lolly, still annoyed at what had happened he said: - Those are the worst: they are the sycophants, leeches -.
- I do not understand! -.
- Now I'll explain it - said Lolly - You know that when you reach a certain well-being on their planet, regardless of whether for business or past situations, many are close to benefit from the fruits and comfort that you are on it - then with a look of contempt he continued: - I am referring to people like that little man you saw. They often come close to planets such as mine or that of Joseph because they were attracted by the gravitational force exerted on our planet as small as what you saw. The difference in mass, as you know, it generates attractive force towards the big planet. So the approach by some people is inevitable or more uncontrollable. Then, as you've seen the flatterers, do not have enough space or resources to live self-sufficiently and are looking for situations that can benefit -.
After saying this Liuk went back to work and turning to Williot said: - Now I must apologize, but the work I do is all over and I can not stop talking -.
- Yes, yes. Excuse me if I even bothered - and saluted the little man busy.
Meanwhile, John had returned to accompany Williot to the next planet.
CHAPTER V
PLANET OF THE COHABITANTS.
When they were far enough away from the planet of Luik, Gianni Williot turned to him for some details on what he had heard: - The micro planets exploiters will meet them further, so you can hear the other bell ... Anyway, I wanted to point out, compared what you hear, that the force of attraction between two planets is only generated if one is larger, then only for speculative -.
Williot, intrigued by that statement, he said: - Do you mean that it is possible that some kind of attraction occurs between two bodies of equal mass? -.
- Sure! Now we are getting closer to the planets of cohabiting and see what I was saying - while the mirror was close to the new planets, Hans went on the speech: - As you can see planets are larger than those you have seen and live on their surface and two sometimes three prisoners. Among some questions that you do want to them -. As she said these words, the image disappeared from the mirror that she came close to a planet on which two people were embracing regardless of their host.
Cosma, with a gasp when she saw Williot, said: - Oh! ... Excuse us, we had no view. I am Cosma and she is in Dely How can I help? -.
- Excuse me! - Williot said - I am Iianng Williot. I was making a trip to visit among your planets ... and I was intrigued by the larger size of this on where you live -.
- Ah! Well certainly our and others' cohabitants who sees behind us planets are born from the merger of two planets. He must know that all the planets prison have more or less the same size and only with the union so you can get one - the friendly and jovial said, smiling person on the planet.
Cosma was thin and beautiful hair blonde hair. Even his cohabiting was very nice. Dely, in fact, he had deep green eyes and hair that fell on the shoulders blacks.
Williot, then asked: - How is it possible? I do not see junction points, but one big planet on which you live -.
Dely, smiled, and intervened in the debate: - It's true! Our uniform is as the union of our two original planets was complete and total. But not always. Look over there - he said, pointing to another planet, oddly shaped, behind him. - What for instance has not melted completely. The two planets are not perfectly spherical one now: you can still see the two original forms of the asteroids -.
Williot, surprised: - You are right lady. I was not careful enough to observe around -.
- The shape is not perfectly spherical - Cosma said - it creates a little uncomfortable to walk on the cohabitants in the new planet, since the person on the planet is to the left, sometimes to stumble while trying to enter the world of right and vice versa. And sometimes they stumble really bad - he said with a look of
understanding with Dely.
Looking at the worried look of Williot, Cosma hastened to clarify: - However, apart from that inconvenience the residents can enjoy a greater surface and atmosphere -.
- I noted that the flatmates are in most cases a man and a woman - said Williot - But what if a child should be born? -.
- Well! In that case, the cohabitants of irregular planets should try to grind as much as can be and the irregularities that have emerged from the union of their planets or the child may be really bad stumbling -.
- And we do it? - Williot churches.
- Sometimes yes, sometimes not - and then pointed to another planet, smaller than its shape and really weird. It was a spherical planet half and half flat. - You see that planet there? Mike is the half planet -.
Williot, perplexed, said: - half planet! What do you mean, and then because at that strange shape? -.
- Well, it is not difficult to understand. The planet was once Mike was united with Lilia, who can see over there, but things did not go according to their forecasts -.
- What happened and why this planet no longer has its original spherical shape? -.
- When you do not solve the problems that I told you, the splitting of the two planets is inevitable and unfortunately this is not painless -.
- What does it mean! What happens? - Williot said more and more intrigued.
- The gravitational force exerted on the two bodies - said Cosma - over time, inevitably deforms them to mix them as much as possible. So, to divide the only planet to get the original, you can not help but segarlo in two. Unfortunately, the cut will always be visible on the two planets so created, a bit like a wound that is difficult to heal. The inhabitants of the new semipianeta, in fact, very often end up stumbling onto the ledge that has been created between the ball and the flat part of the new planet. Many have tried to eliminate or reduce the fracture, but to no avail. The combination of the two planets always leaves an indelible mark -.