Panel 1:
The Thirsty Scientist sits across from an HR representative at a table in an office. The HR representative says, "We feel your research team has gotten a bit distracted."

Panel 2:
The HR representative, looking stern, says, "There have been some complaints about 'inappropriate spending' of grant money."

Panel 3:
The Thirsty Scientist, now looking shocked, responds, "I'm shocked. I can assure you, all funds go into cutting-edge research."

Panel 4:
A jump cut to a lab setting, where the Thirsty Scientist stands next to a large, muscular alien statue. She says, "All right, which one of you scumbags ratted me out?" Two lab technicians in the background look nervous.

Panel 1:
A therapist sits in an armchair, holding a notepad, and says to a client, "Now, remember we talked about setting realistic goals for the new year." The client, wearing glasses and a dress, is the "thirsty scientist" character, looking attentive. The room has a cozy atmosphere with a plant in the background.

Panel 2:
The thirsty scientist responds confidently, "Yes." She holds a piece of paper and looks determined.

Panel 3:
She reads, "'Embark on a romantic adventure with an Alpha-Centaurian Prince.'"

Panel 4:
The therapist looks at her

Panel 5: The thirsty scientist is looking back.

Panel 6:
She says, "You're right. I'll settle for an admiral." She scribbles on the paper.