The Earth-ward Journey of a Foxy Alien [Hard Sci-fi]

Xi P, a scientist on an interstellar exploration mission, finds himself caught up in a catastrophic faster-than-light accident and forced to make an emergency landing on a planet teeming with alien life. Unbeknown to him, to the locals his appearance resembles a certain animal… Min, an ordinary researcher, discovers an alien crash-landed on his lawn — and, instead of a grotesque alien, finds an adorable, intelligent, occasionally stubborn humanoid fox. One with very strong opinions about human civilisation. What will the Earth's indigenous do to Xi P? Will he be able to return home? And how? *** What to expect:     - Surprisingly hard sci-fi grounded in real-world science    - Comedic human MC & serious alien MC    - Contemporary to near-future technology levels    - Plenty of alien-perspective humour    - No romantic elements at all