I arrived at the lair this morning to find both scientists asleep in the main laboratory.

The Boss was face-down on a printout of orbital calculations. Dr. Henman was slumped in a chair, still holding a mechanical pencil. The whiteboard behind them was covered in equations that progressively devolved from neat academic script into manic scribbling.

Evidence of the night’s work: seventeen empty energy drink cans, three pizza boxes (one with a single slice remaining, bitten but abandoned), and what appears to be a complete redesign of the particle acceleration chamber.

The security footage shows them working until 04:23, at which point Dr. Henman said something that made them both laugh hysterically for six minutes straight. I suspect sleep deprivation was a factor.

I draped lab coats over them and left a note to call me when they woke up. Whatever breakthrough they had, it can wait until they’re conscious enough to explain it without giggling.

The minions are under strict orders not to disturb them. Even Gerald is being quiet.

– Mrs. Clawdia, brewing very strong coffee