“There’s another one. Press the laser retrieval button, Sage.”
“Yes, Dad. Why are so many Earthlings wanting to come to Mars?”
“Social isolation rules due to the Coronavirus COVID-19. They can’t bear to be cooped up with their significant others any longer.”
“One of them told me it started in China. Is that true, Dad?”
“Well…technically, it did. I was experimenting with reversing the laser retrieval unit and that vial accidentally landed in Wuhan.”
“Accidentally, Dad?”
“Well…we did need some new exhibits for the zoo!”