Chapter 17 | Page 7a: The Sweet Smell of Success (Patreon)

We're going to turn away from Hailey and the gang at Ralph's Diner for a moment, and take a peek into Dr. Muskiday's laboratory. This is what the smell of success looks like to Dr. Muskiday.

• It’s a quiet moment in the lab.• A holographic Miss Match clone.• And an invention years in the making.

Dr. Muskiday proudly reveals his latest breakthrough, convinced it will secure his place at the top of Evil Inc’s Mad Science Fair. It’s a character beat, a punchline, and a reminder that success is often deeply personal — no matter what it smells like.

Transcript

Narration: Meanwhile, in Dr. Muskiday’s laboratory…

Dr. Muskiday: Eureka!

Holo-Clone Miss Match: Musky, darling, what is it?

Dr. Muskiday: I’ve done it! I’ve finally done it!

Holo-Clone Miss Match: And they said a self-lubricating universe was impossible!

Dr. Muskiday: -Ahem-… not that.

Dr. Muskiday: THIS!

Holo-Clone Miss Match: Is it Perfume??

Dr. Muskiday: No… with THIS I shall stand out unmistakably as the superior participant in Evil Inc’s Mad Science Fair.

Holo-Clone Miss Match: Ohhhhh!

Holo-Clone Miss Match: It’s DEODORANT!