Been a couple of weeks gone, and I come back with a bit of a… dark turn?

Fox had the highest of aspirations at some point…

This is one of those “honest moments” surrounded by a bit of a joke. This one in particular came up after re-watching The Martian with my parents. A movie (and moreover a book) that is thoroughly steeped in the grand aspirations of Science and Space.

I don’t know how many people will recognize what’s going on in panel 2 here… But for people of a certain age, I imagine, it will be quite clear.

I think my favorite touch in this one, however, is Cid. Looking back and forth between Fox and Pixi. Seems it struck him as well…