Max Arwinn, 24 year old Xenobiologist.

Research log. Day 1, Earth year 2025.

Disclaimer: Despite being labelled a “research log”, this will act more as a journal of my journey and experiences. If you'd like to read a more academic recount of my findings and research, I'll refer you to “A detailed study of Extraterrestrial lifeforms and culture” and “Effects of prolonged exposure to Xenobiological life on the human body”. It's also important to note that while most assume humanity made this discovery, the truth is more murky than that.

Before I begin, I believe I should introduce myself. I'm Max Arwinn. I have a PhD in Xenobiology and social sciences. If you don't understand that, I basically study alien bodies and alien people. Months ago I was asked to go on a research expedition to Coritha, the recently discovered alien planet, to study the biology of the people there. This was on account of the first guy who seemed more interested in “experiencing” their biology than actually studying it. In those 2 months I was given the basics on their culture, ideals and politics. All boring stuff, really. Today, I'm going to enter the wormhole and begin my studies. I admit, I'm surprised why I'm the one they decided to send for this research. Surely there's more qualified people out there. Certainly ones with better social skills. I was told that I was chosen by one of the Corithan scientists for my “unique characteristics.” When I asked the ambassador what that would mean, they chuckled. Regardless, I'm really excited to start my research. An avenue of study I'm excited to pursue is why Earth life and alien life seem similar. Obviously we're different, but some aliens digest food the same way, see the same wavelengths of light and reproduce the same way. Some even bear a resemblance to earth insects. I'll stop rambling here. It's about time I get ready to leave. I'm told there'll be a welcoming party for me, presumably to help me acclimate. I guess all that's left for me to do is wait. Here goes nothing.

End entry.

(Authors note: Hi! Sorry for the exposition heavy opening. I kinda wanted to ease back into writing before I continued with the next chapter. If anyone had ideas for a type of alien I could include, please tell me. As for a physical description of Max, he around 5'6 with a skinny, small build. He's got fluffy brown hair and blue eyes. He's also kind of a nerd, in case you couldn't tell.)