9/18/23:
I have jury duty in the morning :-P

Anyway... that super fun activity aside, we're on a brief hiatus here! The comic will resume on October 1st/2nd (depending what time I'm able to post it)

Transcript
Panel 1:
Natashia Starrat: Well... let's not be hasty. I mean, I'm sure they already mined a lot.
    Wouldn't want all that work to go to waste!

Panel 2:
Supreme Advisor: You see? Being queen has its benefits.
    Speakin gof, I assume our prince has explained the other matter?
Natashia: Yes... but... I didn't agree to any wedding.
Supreme Advisor: It is part of being queen.
Natashia: I didn't actually agree to that, either.

Panel 3:
Supreme Advsior: Ah, but the people have already accepted you.
    An abdication at this point would only lead to chaos and bloodshed.
Natashia: Bloodshed?
Supreme Advisor: But of course. I have I not explained?

Panel 4:
Supreme Advisor: Your ascendancy has served to calm the bloody insurrectionists who have plagued this planet.
    You cannot possibly wish to be responsible for such madness beginning again.
Natashia: So that's why you brought me here.
Supreme Advisor: You are the sharp one, yes.
Natashia: And if I refuse to cooperate?

Panel 5:
Supreme Advisor: THen I will destroy the Intrepid. And execute any survivors.

Panel 6:
Natashia: You'll start a war!
Supreme Advisor: No, my dear... I'll be preventing one.
    If either you or they attempt to subvert this... equitable solution... I will be the one upholding the treaty.
    And the Federation will gladly, HAPPILY support my actions. For the greater peace.

Panel 7:
Prince: We do want peace!
Supreme Advisor: Indeed. So enjoy your beverage.
    A queen who is useful to me receives her privileges.
    A queen who is not? Well...

Panel 7:
Supreme Advisor: Good evening, my dear. And welcome home.