Alpin

Well, well, well! If it isn't my little rescue pal!

The name's Alpin. Founder and CEO of a company called e-Leader!

But seriously, you're a real hero. I've got nothing but gratitude!

Yes indeed, it's an honor to be rescued by an up-and-coming hero such as yourself.

And yet... I see that Mr. Fawks, the fellow
I traveled here with, has yet to be found.

I do worry about Mr. Fawks...but I'm almost certain he'll be just fine.

He's sharp, that one. That's what makes him such a good investor!

Mr. Fawks is very shrewd about where he puts his money. He's built up a nice little fortune... Almost as nice as mine!

It would be a real loss for the universe if we don't get him back. So please, do make sure you rescue him.

Mr. Fawks likes his coffee sweet. Very sweet, in fact! I often make coffee for him, you know.

One cup of coffee, plus two spoonfuls of milk, plus three sugar cubes... That is how he likes his coffee.

You're a hero—no doubt about it!
You found Mr. Fawks, after all.

Without him, I...I wouldn't be able to expand my new business!

That's right! You saved not only me and
Mr. Fawks but my entire business as well!
Yes, yes, my gratitude runs deep.

Did you know I own an interstellar high- speed telecommunication business?
I'm actually a telecommunications tycoon!

But I'm not one to rest on my laurels.
I'm expanding into the spaceships and space-stations industry as well!

I came to this planet to launch a new business!

I invited Mr. Fawks to join me on my journey, because I had hoped to get his opinion on my new venture.

Mr. Fawks and I have worked on quite a few business ventures together. In fact, many found success all because of him.

Yes, he is quite irreplaceable.

Sigh... I would like to return home. Then again, if I could get a business venture off the ground here...

I must hear what Mr. Fawks has to say on the matter as soon as possible! I can't wait to see what our new endeavor will be!

You may be surprised to learn that I have a twin brother, Beaux.

Like me, he's quite resilient. It's a comfort to know that no matter what happens to him, he'll be just fine.

You may not know this about me, but
I have a television credit to my name.
The show is called Dinner Masters!

To be fair, I only have a producer credit.
Still, I can add "show business" to the list of my business ventures. Hahaha!

Beaux is quite a famous actor, actually.
He gained some notoriety for how dedicated he is to preparing for his roles.

He got the role of an island developer once, and to prepare, he took animals to live on a deserted island for a year!

I could consider launching a business on another new, wide-open planet... Ah, but this planet has vast lands too.

I know! Let's drill for hot springs here, then build a hundred condos to house all the tourists who'll come to soak in them!

Hmm...wait... No! I should start with a high-end gourmet-restaurant venture first!

When he lands a role, Beaux loses all perspective as he gets into his character.

Knowing him, he might have gotten himself stranded on purpose as research for some upcoming role...

No, I'm sure he's not that eccentric.
Though I can say my brother is a very unique fellow!

Mr. Fawks likes his coffee sweet. Very sweet, in fact! I often make coffee for him, you know.

One cup of coffee, plus two spoonfuls of milk, plus three sugar cubes... That is how he likes his coffee.

Did you know I own an interstellar high- speed telecommunication business?
I'm actually a telecommunications tycoon!

But I'm not one to rest on my laurels.
I'm expanding into the spaceships and space-stations industry as well!

I came to this planet to launch a new business!

I invited Mr. Fawks to join me on my journey, because I had hoped to get his opinion on my new venture.

I must say, you're really quite enormous!

Hmm... A training facility for large
Rescue Pups... Yes, it could be a very good business opportunity!

Hahaha! You really are quite adorable!
Go on—tell me anything. I shall listen to everything you have to say!

How curious! You really are the spitting image of...ME!

The universe is a truly mysterious place.
Hahaha!

I wonder... You know, Alpin and I traveled here together, but somehow he was rescued before me.

I mean, we were on the same spaceship.
Did I land in a bad location?

Great, I've fallen behind him now.

Alpin and I have known each other a long time. We seem to get along well despite our differences.

Or maybe he just puts up with me.

I decided to come here with Alpin because he told me that he was going to develop new businesses.

There are a lot of interesting things here, so investing in him seems like a sound financial move.

Alpin can be a handful. He likes to do things his own way, so he needs someone to be the voice of reason.

One time, he had this business idea I told him was no good, but he didn't listen. He was so sure it would be successful.

He got burned pretty bad on that one.
I guess that's when he started listening to me more.

Honestly, I'm not really a social person.
It's probably why I'm not that comfortable in group settings.

That was one of the reasons I chose to be an investor. You don't really need a lot of close interaction with others.

Alpin crosses my social boundaries, but... somehow I don't mind when he does it. I guess that's how he became a good friend.

My younger brother, Alpin, came here as well. I'm sure his journey was meant to inspire his next great venture.

It was he who took over our fussy father's business so I could pursue my dreams. I'm quite proud of him. He's so very...reliable.

Watching you work brings to mind many memories of my family's dogs... I miss them dearly.

When we were younger, Alpin and
I would often take them on walks.
Twelve dogs each.

I can't believe there's someone who looks more like me than my brother, Alpin! Ever considered a career as a stunt double?