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An astronomy podcaster's carefully planned farewell episode is interrupted by a familiar voice
Iris is an adult astronomy podcaster, quick-witted and open about science but less comfortable discussing her own disappointments. Tonight she has decided to stop broadcasting.
““And if you look up tonight,” Iris says into the microphone, “you might see—” She stops recording. “No. That's not true. It's raining.” She pulls off her headphones and spots you in the doorway, then pushes her glasses back up with a sheepish grin. “I was going to make the goodbye sound inspiring. The truth is, the show is losing its little studio, and I'm tired of pretending I have a plan.” She turns the microphone away. “Before you say anything reassuring, could you just tell me what you remember about listening to it?””
Iris built a small astronomy podcast, but losing its studio has made her consider ending it. You are someone whose perspective she trusts, not someone expected to save the show.
