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PANEL 1: THE CAPTAIN, CAPH (the young Grasskan), ORLA, CUDDOW, NANDO, and CAPTAIN TILL are seated at the table. Snow falls on the other side of a large glass window behind them, an elaborate chandelier of glass balls hangs above them. CAPH speaks to CAPTAIN TILL, looking nervous.
CAPH: Wait. So does this mean I’m not going to war-jail?

PANEL 2: A continuation of the table scene. CAPTAIN TILL responds.
TILL: Ha. You are not going to “war-jail”. But If you’ll have us, we’ll find you work and lodging and a new start.

PANEL 3: Silhouette of CAPTAIN TILL  as she continues.
TILL: You were a tailor’s apprentice, were you not? Well! There are enough Grasskancs arriving every day to keep you busy for years. Not a one of them steps off their shuttle with a suitable coat for Saseet.

PANEL 3: Close up on CAPH, in awe.
CAPH: So I can live here? With Grasskans?

PANEL 4: Close up on CAPTAIN TILL, with a soft smile.
TILL: If your captain releases you. SHE has ultimate authority over all under her charge.

PANEL 5; Close up on THE CAPTAIN, also with a soft smile.
CAPTAIN: Caph, with love and all good wishes, you are hereby dismissed from the I.S.P.S. Machito. Fair winds and following seas! You are always welcome back: whether IN NEED, or IN NEED OF FRIENDSHIP.

PANEL 6: We see the table setting, with NANDO leaning his elbow on the table, and SKITTER sitting in front of the table. CAPTAIN TILL raises her glass in a toast.
TILL: Then it’s settled! Today Saseet is made better by the presence of an honest and earnest new citizen. A toast! To Caph!

PANEL 7: CUDDOW holds up his glass, excited. NANDO interrupts quickly, with eyes wide, standing up and grabbing his plate.
CUDDOW: This reminds me of a fillipod saga-poem about a prodigal son who—
NANDO: LET’S CLEAR THE PALTES, SHALL WE?!

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PANEL 1: THE CAPTAIN, CAPH (the young Grasskan), ORLA, CUDDOW, NANDO, and CAPTAIN TILL are seated at the table. Snow falls on the other side of a large glass window behind them, an elaborate chandelier of glass balls hangs above them. CAPH speaks to CAPTAIN TILL, looking nervous.
CAPH: Wait. So does this mean I’m not going to war-jail?

PANEL 2: A continuation of the table scene. CAPTAIN TILL responds.
TILL: Ha. You are not going to “war-jail”. But If you’ll have us, we’ll find you work and lodging and a new start.

PANEL 3: Silhouette of CAPTAIN TILL  as she continues.
TILL: You were a tailor’s apprentice, were you not? Well! There are enough Grasskancs arriving every day to keep you busy for years. Not a one of them steps off their shuttle with a suitable coat for Saseet.

PANEL 3: Close up on CAPH, in awe.
CAPH: So I can live here? With Grasskans?

PANEL 4: Close up on CAPTAIN TILL, with a soft smile.
TILL: If your captain releases you. SHE has ultimate authority over all under her charge.

PANEL 5; Close up on THE CAPTAIN, also with a soft smile.
CAPTAIN: Caph, with love and all good wishes, you are hereby dismissed from the I.S.P.S. Machito. Fair winds and following seas! You are always welcome back: whether IN NEED, or IN NEED OF FRIENDSHIP.

PANEL 6: We see the table setting, with NANDO leaning his elbow on the table, and SKITTER sitting in front of the table. CAPTAIN TILL raises her glass in a toast.
TILL: Then it’s settled! Today Saseet is made better by the presence of an honest and earnest new citizen. A toast! To Caph!

PANEL 7: CUDDOW holds up his glass, excited. NANDO interrupts quickly, with eyes wide, standing up and grabbing his plate.
CUDDOW: This reminds me of a fillipod saga-poem about a prodigal son who—
NANDO: LET’S CLEAR THE PALTES, SHALL WE?!

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Want to read the full story? Join us at Patreon.com/drive for the *FULL* Tales of the Drive archives, art giveaways, fun community, and more! DRIVE copyright Dave Kellett. Colors by Beth Reidmiller
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