Three renowned scientists—Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli—along with their assistant Igor, work at the NASAL observatory. Papaia forgot the observatory keys inside the shuttle that was launched into space.They are discussing yesterday’s launch. Ravioli: Actually, the keys aren’t the only thing that got lost… Banani: No? What else went missing? Ravioli: Well, I thought the launch … Read more
Banani Takes Care of It. Three renowned scientists—Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli—along with their assistant Igor, work at the NASAL observatory. Papaia forgot the observatory keys inside the shuttle that was launched into space.They are discussing yesterday’s launch. Banani: Yeah, but how did they launch the shuttle without entering the control room? Papaia: It seems the … Read more
Space Keys. Three renowned scientists—Papaia, Banani, and Ravioli—along with their assistant Igor, work at the NASAL observatory. The scientists have arrived at the observatory.They are discussing yesterday’s launch. Banani: I still don’t understand how the launch team got locked out. Papaia: It’s because the entrance keys were in the shuttle. Ravioli: Which shuttle? The one … Read more
It’s early morning. We are inside a large hall filled with scientific instruments, desks, and office furniture. This is the NASAL space observatory. In the center of the room, Igor is sweeping the floor. Igor: Here we go again. Another day working with the three scientists. Just another day at NASAL… where the only certainty … Read more
We are in Professor Faggioli’s office. Ravioli’s session continues. Faggioli: You were telling me about the first time you experienced emotional eating. Ravioli: Yes. It was one of those evenings when, after a long lecture, I was sent to bed without TV. Faggioli: Yes… the usual ineffective punishments. Ravioli: Well, not exactly. The worst part … Read more
We are in Professor Faggioli’s office. Ravioli’s therapy session continues. Faggioli: Anyway, dear Ravioli, we can try to manage the effects of your stress eating, but to do so, it’s important to understand its origins and reasons, so we can resolve this little psychological issue of yours. Ravioli: I didn’t think this was a psychological … Read more
We are in Professor Faggioli’s office. Faggioli: Ah, Ravioli, I apologize. I forgot to inform you that our session is being recorded by a CCTV camera. Faggioli points to the camera mounted on the cabinet beside the desk. Faggioli: But don’t worry, the recording will be published on YouTube… I mean… it won’t be made … Read more
We’re in the office of Professor Faggioli, the official psychologist of NASAL. Ravioli is about to start the evaluation. Faggioli: Very well, Ravioli. Make yourself comfortable. Faggioli rummages through a desk drawer and pulls out a sheet of paper. Faggioli: Here’s your file. Before we begin the test, we’ll conduct a psychological evaluation. Please answer … Read more
We are in one of the many corridors of the building. After a long chase, the nurse, exhausted and out of breath, gives up pursuing the scientists. Banani: We lost him! Ravioli: Thank goodness, I couldn’t run any further. Papaia: But we still need to find the room… Ravioli: Hey, I know where it is! … Read more
We are in the infirmary. Ravioli is the first to enter the nurse’s office. Nurse: So, Ravioli, tell me: have you experienced any symptoms like fever, muscle pain, nasal congestion, or bone pain? Ravioli (confused.): No, I haven’t had any of those symptoms. Why are you asking? Are these symptoms related to our problem? Nurse: … Read more