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PANEL 1: ORLA, in shadow, holding her hands out as she continues her story. ORLA: And listen, your uncle was right. The secrecy served me well. PANEL 2: Close up on ORLA. ORLA: And I certainly can’t out myself to them NOW, of all times. Not during a power vacuum. PANEL 3: ORLA’s hand juts in, dramatically pointing at NANDO, standing, holding his hands nervously. ORLA: Here’s what has to happen. ‘Nando, YOU have to call for a grand council. It’s the ultimate power move. PANEL 4: ORLA turns to speak to NANDO. ORLA: For thousands of cousins, YOUR CALL will be the first they’ve ever heard of the Emperor’s death. And it’ll be instantly followed by your claim to the throne! NANDO: How would I even…ISSUE THE CALL? Is there some magic Familia hotline? PANEL 5: Extreme close up on ORLA’s face. ORLA: With no Emperor on the throne, your call would need an official attestation. A VOICE OF AUTHORITY to verify that it’s real. PANEL 6: ORLA leans in while CUDDOW also holds his hands looking nervous. ORLA: Someone like…CUDDOW! He’s Ambassador rank, and represents Tesskil. PANEL 7: ORLA holds her hand out to the CAPTAIN, who side eyes ORLA. ORLA: Or the Captain! Representing the Armada. PANEL 8: NOSH leans in, motioning to himself. ORLA stands next to him. NOSH: Or me! Representing Veeta! ORLA: Or Nosh is also around, yes. —— 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: ORLA, in shadow, holding her hands out as she continues her story. ORLA: And listen, your uncle was right. The secrecy served me well. PANEL 2: Close up on ORLA. ORLA: And I certainly can’t out myself to them NOW, of all times. Not during a power vacuum. PANEL 3: ORLA’s hand juts in, dramatically pointing at NANDO, standing, holding his hands nervously. ORLA: Here’s what has to happen. ‘Nando, YOU have to call for a grand council. It’s the ultimate power move. PANEL 4: ORLA turns to speak to NANDO. ORLA: For thousands of cousins, YOUR CALL will be the first they’ve ever heard of the Emperor’s death. And it’ll be instantly followed by your claim to the throne! NANDO: How would I even…ISSUE THE CALL? Is there some magic Familia hotline? PANEL 5: Extreme close up on ORLA’s face. ORLA: With no Emperor on the throne, your call would need an official attestation. A VOICE OF AUTHORITY to verify that it’s real. PANEL 6: ORLA leans in while CUDDOW also holds his hands looking nervous. ORLA: Someone like…CUDDOW! He’s Ambassador rank, and represents Tesskil. PANEL 7: ORLA holds her hand out to the CAPTAIN, who side eyes ORLA. ORLA: Or the Captain! Representing the Armada. PANEL 8: NOSH leans in, motioning to himself. ORLA stands next to him. NOSH: Or me! Representing Veeta! ORLA: Or Nosh is also around, yes. —— 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 April 23, 2026 by Beth Reidmiller

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