Two masked scientists study a dark blue blob on a lab bench, a light switch is pressed, and a drop turns a black scarab white inside a glass cage.

Panel 1: Caption: We created the element by accident.
Caption: We were researching effects of different chemicals on insects and plants.
Caption: We had no idea we would be so successful.
Panel 2: Caption: The element proliferated quickly in the dark.
Panel 3: (no dialogue) (A gloved finger flips a light switch)
Panel 4: Caption: We couldn't contain it without a light.
Panel 5: Caption: We placed a drop on a scarab. The scarab turned white.
Panel 6: Caption: Nothing happened after that until it tried to escape from its glass cage.