Footnote: Certain slang comes and goes — but “Glitter” is almost universally understood in this case to refer to nanotechnology, especially the type that people like to use to stay healthy. Different types of Glitter abound, but generic Glitter works to stay blood-borne and help prop up the natural immune systems of their hosts.

In Adharia’s case, she’s suffering not from any deficiencies in her actual health, but from her recent immigration. It takes time to become sufficiently “infected” with good nanotechnology, and from a colonization standpoint, she’s about as healthy as an eight-month-old baby.

Ironically, the presence of programmable immune systems has managed to eradicate most natural diseases… but if you think computer security is bad now, imagine having to include anti-virus in your healthcare costs and trying to counter heartworms.

Remember, folks — No matter who you trust, always practice safe hex.

Footnote: No, that’s not an optical illusion or a bad camera placement — Both Jigsaw and Slick are bouncing their way to safety at an altitude that would make Olympic high jumpers weep. Talmi have spectacular leg muscles that allow them to hop up to almost twice their height, given a good running start (which they have) and the right motivation (which they’re getting).

Consider it nature’s way of making up for the fact they can’t reach the top shelf.