Who is Philote?

A one dimensional strand that connects every single atom in the universe, most philotes connect atoms to the center of their planets. However, human philotes demonstrate a tendency to be influenced by will. Consequently, some humans like mother and child or husband and wife can actually have their philotes intertwine, allowing them to sense one another at great distances. Philotes enable the Hive Queen to communicate with her workers instantly, even when they are light years away. Philotes also enable Jane's faster than light travel.