*From earlier
Rythian: Vex, I know you're listening. Scan and warp to home. Subjects: Stein and Rythian.
-*Yawns and presses three buttons on a control panel, and leans back in my leather office chair*
Well, off you all go on your adventure.
*Looks to a desk, and on the top of that desk lies a single red envelope*
... And I'm gonna have my own, for once.
*Rolls over to the desk, picks up the envelope, opens it, and pulls out a single letter*
Hmm...
*Reads the important bits*
Dear sir or madam... Hmnumnumna... Cordially invited to participate in the Omniversal Olympics of Academics... Chance for underrated scientists to prove themselves... Massive number of participants; thousands will be competing... This is the fifth ever, so please excuse any difficulties staff may be having... You have been chosen as worthy, as your achievements are remarkable, yet undeservingly overshadowed by others.
... Well, thanks for noticing!
...
Please reply within a month of receiving this letter if you wish to participate.
Signed, Dr. Alvin Cerberus...
Alvin Cerberus? That name sounds familiar...
*Places the envelope and letter back down on my desk and busies myself with other work once more*