#877: Beauty explain

[Ponytail and Cueball are discussing science. They are interrupted by an off-panel shout.]

Ponytail: The problem with scientists is that you take the wonder and beauty out of everything by trying to analyze it.

Megan (off panel): Dude!

[Megan runs across this frame less panel, carrying a microscope and a yellow slime mold.]

Megan: My plasmoidal slime molds have heightened pigment production! Check out that yellow color! That actually makes them zinc-resistant. Amazing, huh?

[A close up of Megan’s hands holding the yellow slime mold up to Ponytail who takes her hands up to her mouth.]

Ponytail: It looks like dog barf.

Megan (off panel): Hah, yeah! F. Septica is nicknamed “dog vomit slime mold.” Cool, huh? Check out my slides!

[Megan has set down the microscope on the floor of the panel, and the slime mold is jiggling in her hands, while Cueball watches but Ponytail looks away.]

Ponytail: Okay, never mind: What’s wrong with scientists is that you do see wonder and beauty in everything.

Ponytail: Oh God, it’s moving!

Megan: It wants to hug you! So cute!