Apr. 10, 2036 (Sol 152)
[08:01]WATNEY: How’s my care package coming along?
[08:16]JPL: A little behind schedule, but we’ll get it done. In the mean time, we want you to get back to work. We’re satisfied the Hab’s is in good condition. Maintenance only takes you 12 hours per week. We’re going to pack the rest of your time with research and experiments.
[08:31]WATNEY: Great! I’m sick of sitting on my ass. I’m going to be here for years. You may as well make use of me.
[08:47]JPL: That’s what we’re thinking. We’ll get you a schedule as soon as the science team puts it together. It’ll be mostly of EVAs, geological samples, soil tests, and weekly self- administered medical tests. Honestly, this is the best “bonus Mars time” we’ve had since the Opportunity lander.
[09:02]WATNEY: Opportunity never went back to Earth.
[09:17]JPL: Sorry. Bad analogy.
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