as you waited for the jet with the newbies to land a man, presumably a scientist from his stature and awkward aura, stood next to you.

“Hi, Norm Spellman. Avatar driver. You waiting for the new guys too? My new lab partner’s supposed to be on there.”

after a beat of silence he spoke again, fiddling with his bag

“I-I’m sorry I’m just super excited. What’s your name again?”