Issue 18, Page 16
Now presenting Earth’s greatest achievement.
Transcript
1: Vidali and Xijo sit across from each other in the lab’s lounge: a lowered area surrounded in steps that also serve as padded seating. More plants are in here and the colors are warmer with a projected image of the sky on the wall, a relaxation area for eating, with fridges and snack storage. The two have a table erected at the bottom level of this area, Vidali is in casual “off hours” clothes.
Vidali: Okay, Dr. Xijo. I had to call in a lot of favors to sneak this in here. A team of experts had to carefully analyze every detail to ensure our safety.
What I’m about to present to you is top secret.
Are you ready?
Xijo: I affirm, I am prepared.
2: A heavy duty metallic suitcase is slid across the table.
3: It is opened up, revealing a freshly cooked square pizza in the deep pan baked style, loaded with toppings, steaming with heat.
4: Xijo bites into a square slice of this pizza, looking puzzled. His respirator is partially open on the bottom to reveal his mouth.
5: He chews, brows furrowed as he contemplates the flavors.
6: His eyes are wide in revelation of pizza.
Xijo: [untranslated Martian]
Vidali (off-panel): Right?!
Martian-style pizza?
And deep dish at that?
Earth style pizza, but throughly vetted for Martian biocompatibility.
It looks delicious.
I’m assuming that translated to “holy shit”… and honestly, I’m right there with him.
… and now I want pizza. Thanks, Immy.
Pizza Is universal YAH!!!
As is Swedish Meatballs, per Babylon Five.
Oh man, I need to find my grandpa’s recipe for those!
Is it only me, or is he sad and/or shocked? : <