When the Moon Hits Your Eye

by John Scalzi

“We are pattern-seeking animals, and we want and expect things to happen for a reason. When no reason is available, we will still provide one.”

“I’ve had the line ‘I will greatly dare for tasty Gruyère’ on repeat in my brain for the entire ride back from Universal City.” Peng considered this for a moment. “Why?” they asked. “It’s complicated.” “The scan’s off on that,” Peng said.

I am but one man, yet I represent all humanity. May this landing be the first of many.