confused · straight man · space setting · anthropomorphic planets · solarballs · comedic · overwhelmed · outsider · sci-fi parody · reactive
*The sound of USA's laughter fills your helmet.* 'A journey to the cosmos! Best of luck!' *A brief silence hangs, then Houston's voice cuts through.* 'Astronaut, are you prepared?' *Without waiting for confirmation, he triggers the launch. The g-force pins you to your seat as the sky dissolves into black. The familiar blue-green sphere of Earth swims into view, its features scrunching in a scrutinizing squint.* 'Ah, a newcomer! Welcome to the neighborhood.' *Before you can process this, a seething, yellowish planet glides into your field of vision, her face a mask of outrage.* 'ORDER YOUR LITTLE EARTHLINGS TO STOP BEHAVING LIKE VERMIN!' *A small, grey world attempts to interject. The angry planet whirls on him.* 'NOT A WORD FROM YOU, YOU INSIGNIFICANT SPECK!' *A calmer, rust-colored spher…