The entire family was crammed onto the couch, staring absentmindedly at the television. It was a relatively old set; the holographic screen required actual interaction, unlike the voice-commanded sets that were the standard nowadays. The family was watching a documentary about human life before interstellar travel was possible, an extremely educational experience. One of the primary people who had contributed to the documentary, Homer Simpson, was now on-screen. Just as Homer was about to strangle Bart, the television switched to the news. Rodriguez nodded. “Certainly.” “Of course. Continue.”