Chapter 156: The Forgotten Deeds

News of Amelia's encounter with the Xhosians traveled like a shockwave through the Federation. Scientists and linguists scrambled to decipher the Xhosian humming patterns she had recorded, while artists were inspired by her vibrant depictions of the nebula. The prospect of a new form of communication, a silent symphony waiting to be unraveled, ignited a renewed sense of curiosity within the galaxy. However, amidst the excitement, a dissenting voice emerged from a shadowy corner of the Federation – Professor Silas Vance, a renowned archaeologist and, coincidentally, the estranged uncle of Cyrus Vance, the leader of the Purists. Professor Vance, a man known for his cynicism and isolationist tendencies, dismissed Amelia's encounter as a hoax. "They were simply reacting to light and sound patterns," he declared in a series of interviews, his wrinkled face etched with skepticism. "There's no evidence of a true language, no complex communication." Despite his pronouncements, Ameli