In this chapter, we learn that the "megaorganisms" and "toxoids" we've been hearing about are actually biological weapons that have been used against humans in the past. We're also told that this is the first time anyone's ever heard of the word "behemic" before, so it's a big deal. Dr. Overton says he's here to help keep the "barrier strong" . He wants to know if there's anything he can do to help. He's got a team of scientists on the ground, and they're going to find out what's going on. Overton tells us that the boy just ran out of the quarantined area, and that he'll be back soon.