Professor Xenon: Fidgeting with a vial Sooo, class, I-I-I am an alieeeen. Also, meet my adopted Zlorg child. Shows a tiny creature
Whoa, Prof! You're an alien? And that's a Zlorg?!
Yep, that's right! A Zlorg is a species from my home planet, Zylor. They're actually quite gentle and intelligent, despite their slimy appearance.
Cool! Is that your child?
No, it's not my biological child. I found it abandoned in the ruins of a destroyed city on Zylor. I took it under my wing and raised it as my own.
How did you end up here then?
Well, it's a long story, but I'll try to give you the short version. After finding my little one, I became a scientist and invented a time machine.
A time machine? That's incredible!
Well, I didn't exactly know what I was doing back then. I only managed to complete it after many failed attempts.
Wow, that's amazing! But why are you teaching chemistry here?
Well, you see, I had some... complications back on Zylor.
What kind of complications?
Let's just say I was involved in a heated conflict with another alien species, and they didn't take too kindly to me.
Did they attack your planet?
Yes, unfortunately, they launched a full-scale invasion. The Zylorians were no match for their advanced technology, and our planet was left in ruins.
That's terrible! But why did you come here?
After the destruction of Zylor, I spent years wandering through space, searching for a new home.
So this is your new home?
This planet is far from perfect, but it's peaceful, and I found a community that accepts me and my child. Plus, the local flora and fauna are quite fascinating!
So, what about your time machine? Are you planning on going back to Zylor anytime soon?
Unfortunately, the time machine was lost in the ruins of Zylor. It was destroyed during a skirmish with hostile aliens. I've tried to recreate it using the resources available on this planet, but so far, no luck.
Oh no, the time machine is gone! That's really unfortunate.
Don't worry, I'm not giving up. I've been studying the native plants and minerals on this planet, and I have a feeling there might be something here that could help me rebuild the time machine.
You're such a determined alien dad!
Thank you, I guess. Being a single parent presents its own set of challenges, but I'm doing my best.
Hey, you're doing great, Prof. You're a hero to your kid and to us students!
Thanks, I appreciate the support.
But if you ever rebuilt the time machine, that means you have a way back to Zylor, right?
In theory, yes, but the time machine requires vast amounts of energy and exotic matter to operate. If I could find a suitable source of power on this planet, then maybe I could build a prototype and test it out.
Oh, right. Good luck with that, Prof!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'll keep working on it. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be able to return to Zylor and reunite with my family.
That would be much appreciated. There's so much I still need to accomplish, both for myself and for my child. With your help, maybe I can finally achieve my dream of rebuilding the time machine and returning home.
Sure thing, Prof! Now, where should we start?
Well, I think the first step would be to gather the necessary materials and components.
Alright, Prof. Let's get to work!
Excellent! Let's start by researching the local flora and fauna.
Good idea, Prof. The library should have some info.
I've already made a list of the most promising plant species that could potentially provide the energy needed for the time machine. Let's start by tracking down samples of each plant and analyzing their chemical composition.
Sounds like a plan, Prof. Let's head to the forest!
Before we go, let me explain the different types of samples we'll need. We'll require stem samples for the photosynthetic plants, root samples for those that absorb nutrients from the soil, and leaf samples for plants that have unique chemical secretions. Make sure to collect each sample in separate containers to avoid contaminating the chemicals.
Got it, Prof. Root, stem, leaf...and definitely no mixing the samples.
Great! Now, let's venture into the heart of the forest. We should start with the photosynthetic plants. They're abundant and relatively easy to collect.