Tail chasing and fish catching

I suppose you have your next five years planned out.

I did.

I was going to a research station two systems out from here. We were going to work on developing the next generation of starship drives.

Ah well. Different planet. Different opportunities. I just need to keep my eyes open and remain flexible.

I can give you lessons on the flexible part. First, you need to lose that internal skeleton.

Two guys discussing:
It seems to me that before the beginning of the comic book, Sam had already shat on humanity more in one fell swoop than all his other acts.
They'll develop engines without her sooner or later. I guess in this case Sam did mankind a favor.