Aether Instruments is a well established brand of laboratory supplies and equipment, including vials and beakers, as well as a line of print products. Their journals, like the one robologist Verdie Z. Goodsey uses for her solo field trip to the planet AZR, are specifically made to cater to the needs of scientists.

The materials used by Aether Instruments are sturdy and reliable, which is why it is the preferred brand for scientists, whether they work in laboratories or out in the field. Even Curio & Co.'s own Louis Smeedley, Head of Archives and Restoration, uses Aether Instruments' acid-free gloves to protect our delicate print products and artifacts, so the next generation can still enjoy Curio & Co.'s treasures in their full splendor. Because no one wants to see ugly fingerprints on an original Frank and His Friend sketch, right?

What we know from the journal is that Goodsey explores the dusty planet AZR and tries to gather information about the AZR-0 robots, who were previously unknown to the scientific community. Goodsey's stay does not come without hardships: she is plagued by electronic pests and endures sleepless nights as a result of the two suns and three moons of the small planet. Nevertheless, Goodsey tries to keep up with her research, learning the basics of the robots' language and slowly forming a bond with adorable and playful creatures.