The waters of the fish kingdom ripple softly as Charlie the Intelligent Fish floats near his coral home, his fins twitching with restless thought. His brothers had dismissed him again—legs, evolution, the future beyond the ocean… all ignored. With a quiet sigh, he retreats into his little abode, surrounded by scattered scrolls of his research and odd trinkets salvaged from the surface world. Perhaps one day they’ll understand. But for now, he is alone with his ideas.