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PANEL 1: Close up on the ADMIRAL, who stands in front of some palm trees, addressing a crowd of small squirrel-like aliens (off panel). ADMIRAL: RHINN! Today’s your pilot training begins. PANEL 2: The admiral motions towards a hologram of a small floating pilot’s chair with the words “MARK II” behind them. ADMIRAL: You’ll each be paired with Drive corps instructors, who will fit you for a tethered chair. But before we break into groups, I’d like to share a few words. PANEL 3: The Admiral speaks to a group of Rhinn who look up at her, eyes wide. Palm trees sway in the background. ADMIRAL: Among alll the species my people have encountered, the Rhinn stand out as UNIQUELY PERFECT PILOTS. PANEL 3: Close up on the ADMIRAL as she continues. ADMIRAL: You “see” the interaction of gravity, mass and space-time. Which no one knew was even possible. PANEL 4: The ADMIRAL continues, smiling. ADMIRAL: And you experience a wider slice of time than other species, which means your reaction times are off the charts. PANEL 5: The ADMIRAL continues in front of the crowd of Rhinn, but is interrupted when one raises their hand. ADMIRAL: But! I need to warn you that the machines you’re about to fly are incredibly complicated. And are worth hundred of millions of pesetas. RHINN: What’s a peseta? PANEL 6: The ADMIRAL looks a little confused, but answers as another Rhinn raises their hand. ADMIRAL: Oh. That’s our currency. RHINN: A WHAT? What’s a currency? PANEL 7: The ADMIRAL looks more concerned, as yet another Rhinn raises their hand. ADMIRAL: It’s, um… do you not have currency? It’s a medium of exchange. It symbolizes a perceived value for goods and services. RHINN: What’s a medium of exchange? PANEL 8: The ADMIRAL, hands up defensively, takes on the question. ADMIRAL: Let’s… Let’s hold all questions ’til the end. PANEL 9: Another Rhinn raises their hand, the ADMIRAL pinches her nose in frustration. RHINN: Where do babies come from? ADMIRAL: STOPPPPPP ——— 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
PANEL 1: Close up on the ADMIRAL, who stands in front of some palm trees, addressing a crowd of small squirrel-like aliens (off panel). ADMIRAL: RHINN! Today’s your pilot training begins. PANEL 2: The admiral motions towards a hologram of a small floating pilot’s chair with the words “MARK II” behind them. ADMIRAL: You’ll each be paired with Drive corps instructors, who will fit you for a tethered chair. But before we break into groups, I’d like to share a few words. PANEL 3: The Admiral speaks to a group of Rhinn who look up at her, eyes wide. Palm trees sway in the background. ADMIRAL: Among alll the species my people have encountered, the Rhinn stand out as UNIQUELY PERFECT PILOTS. PANEL 3: Close up on the ADMIRAL as she continues. ADMIRAL: You “see” the interaction of gravity, mass and space-time. Which no one knew was even possible. PANEL 4: The ADMIRAL continues, smiling. ADMIRAL: And you experience a wider slice of time than other species, which means your reaction times are off the charts. PANEL 5: The ADMIRAL continues in front of the crowd of Rhinn, but is interrupted when one raises their hand. ADMIRAL: But! I need to warn you that the machines you’re about to fly are incredibly complicated. And are worth hundred of millions of pesetas. RHINN: What’s a peseta? PANEL 6: The ADMIRAL looks a little confused, but answers as another Rhinn raises their hand. ADMIRAL: Oh. That’s our currency. RHINN: A WHAT? What’s a currency? PANEL 7: The ADMIRAL looks more concerned, as yet another Rhinn raises their hand. ADMIRAL: It’s, um… do you not have currency? It’s a medium of exchange. It symbolizes a perceived value for goods and services. RHINN: What’s a medium of exchange? PANEL 8: The ADMIRAL, hands up defensively, takes on the question. ADMIRAL: Let’s… Let’s hold all questions ’til the end. PANEL 9: Another Rhinn raises their hand, the ADMIRAL pinches her nose in frustration. RHINN: Where do babies come from? ADMIRAL: STOPPPPPP ——— 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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Posted on June 19, 2025 by Beth Reidmiller

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