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Transcript
Panel 1:
Grayson Talbot (comms): ... made a complete hash of everything.
Supreme Advisor: On the contrary... I see no reason these new events should derail our mutual goals.
We can't let a few hot-headed idiots destroy galactic peace now, can we? They're fine cooling off in our holding cells.
Oh, but apologies... I have a guest at the door that I must attend to.
Talbot (comms): Of course.
Panel 2:
Supreme Advisor: Ah, my queen... back safely, I see. How fortunate. May I help you?
Natashia Starrat: Let's cut the pleasantries. You know why I'm here.
Supreme Advisor: I can only assume it has to do with your former associates.
Panel 3:
Natashia: You can't hold them here. We're not at war!
Supreme Advisor: But they did violate numerous agreements. I really have no choice but to demand further concessions.
Natashia: As queen, I must--
Supreme Advisor: You must what? Do you think I'm unaware of your participation? We have surveillance video of you tripping the prince.
A cunning ploy, if ultimately fruitless.
Panel 4:
Natashia: So what? Did you plan this entire thing? Just to get more leverage on me?
Supreme Advisor: I did suspect you might attempt something. However... the duplicity of the Spoogian servant did escape my notice.
It may be politically unwise to execute Starfleet officers. However... terminating the Spoogian should have the desired effect.
Any future rebels will see firsthand the costs involved. And they will also know not to trust YOU.
Panel 5:
Natashia: Okay... you made your point. I'm sorry. I'll behave. Just... don't kill Pavembril. Please.
Supreme Advisor: You actually care about the Spoogian? How quaint.
But you had your chance to obey without a cost. Now I must impose the penalty, or you might doubt my sincerity.
Natashia: But--
Panel 6:
Supreme Advisor: Captain, the queen has grown tired. Please see her back to her quarters.
Guard Captain: Of course, sir. Is there anything else?
Supreme Advisor: No, no... the paperwork is my burden. So much to do. There simply isn't enough time in the day!
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