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“Clark, I want you to go in there, and I want you to show everyone what you do best,” Michiko said. She jumped up and down as if preparing for a football game, cracking her knuckles and rolling her neck to the side.
“You're going to surprise the whole galaxy,” Michiko said. “Imagine every scholar and scientist lining up to talk to you. Can you see it?”
Clark hovered in front of her, looking at her dumbly.
“You have to show more enthusiasm!” Michiko said. “This is a really big deal!”
Clark floated toward the observation window, studying the Planet Eater inside.
“Let's go ahead and let him in,” Dr. Jonesworth said.
She opened a door that led into the room.
“Good luck!” Michiko said, waving.
Clark drifted into the room. He stopped in front of the Planet Eater, who was sleeping on
