Transcript For Strip 2478

Panel 1
The Pillars confer via thought-sending.Split panel 5-ways, showing each Pillar engaged in a mind-discussion
SFX: Thoughtsending discussion

Panel 2
Single panel showing all Pillars. Alyss looks somewhat defeated.
Caption: Several minutes later:
Alyss: {Sigh} Very well ...
Panel 3
William and Li look on anxiously as Alyss continues OP.
Alyss: There will be no official endorsement by this body of the Free Cosmos Project.
Alyss: However, under our laws every citizen is free to participate to whatever extent suits them.
Panel 4
Closeup on the hologram of Li
Alyss (OP): As for Senhor Situ: In consideration for his efforts on assisting our friend Albert Montoya ...
Alyss: … And considering that he has been able to sneak into the city numerous times despite the order ...
Alyss: … The banishment order is officially rescinded.

Panel 5
Alyss, stone-faced, is flanked by Jorge and Enrique, who are giving her the side-eye.
Alyss: Senhor Situ is free to establish an office here, as is any other citizen.
Alyss: He is strongly urged to take his FCP business to our various legal and security agencies.

Panel 6
Alyss stands up.
Alyss: Personally, I would prefer not to have to look at him again.
Alyss: This audience is concluded.

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