1 00:00:03,160 --> 00:00:06,835 Captain's log, stardate 45397.3. 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:11,994 Two days ago, Starbase 514 lost contact with the research vessel Vico, 3 00:00:12,160 --> 00:00:15,675 which was sent to explore the interior of the Black Cluster. 4 00:00:15,840 --> 00:00:17,831 We are en route to investigate. 5 00:00:18,960 --> 00:00:21,190 Captain, we're entering sector 9-7. 6 00:00:21,360 --> 00:00:24,079 I am picking up massive gravitational fluctuations, sir. 7 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:26,959 — Take us out of warp, Ensign. - Yes, sir. 8 00:00:27,120 --> 00:00:29,588 The Black Cluster is within visual range, captain. 9 00:00:29,760 --> 00:00:32,354 - On-screen. - Aye, sir. 10 00:00:35,360 --> 00:00:36,395 Let's find that ship. 11 00:00:36,560 --> 00:00:37,788 Full sensor sweep, Mr. Data. 12 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:39,393 Aye, sir. 13 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:41,438 Quite a sight. 14 00:00:41,640 --> 00:00:44,279 One of the most ancient formations in the galaxy. 15 00:00:44,480 --> 00:00:45,959 I have located the Vico, sir. 16 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:47,951 The vessel appears to be adrift. 17 00:00:48,120 --> 00:00:49,519 Let's see it. 18 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:04,471 Life signs? 19 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:05,834 Nothing, commander. 20 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:07,678 Damage report, Mr. Data. 21 00:01:07,840 --> 00:01:09,796 Outer and inner hulls have been breached. 22 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:12,560 Decks 7 through 12 are exposed to space. 23 00:01:12,960 --> 00:01:14,791 Setup a translink to their computer core. 24 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:15,995 Let's see what happened. 25 00:01:16,160 --> 00:01:17,309 I cannot, sir. 26 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:19,869 The emergency bulkheads on that deck are in place. 27 00:01:20,040 --> 00:01:22,156 Our Iinkup signal cannot penetrate them. 28 00:01:22,320 --> 00:01:24,117 Structural status, commander. 29 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:27,875 Stress readings indicate considerable pressure on the transverse supports. 30 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:29,837 Is it stable enough for an away team? 31 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:33,515 Yes, sir, but the risk of structural collapse is quite high. 32 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:36,035 Have Transporter Room 1 maintain a lock on each member 33 00:01:36,240 --> 00:01:38,674 of your away team. I want you out at the first sign of trouble. 34 00:01:38,840 --> 00:01:40,831 - Take us to 15,000 meters, Ensign. - Yes, sir. 35 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:42,638 Data, you're with me. 36 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:47,239 Whoa! 37 00:03:14,920 --> 00:03:16,751 This station is inoperable, sir. 38 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:19,110 This one seems to be stuck in a feedback loop. 39 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:21,111 See if we can tap directly to the computer core. 40 00:03:21,280 --> 00:03:23,874 The ODN junction is right down here. 41 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:36,153 Data? 42 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:42,631 Core transfer is engaged. 43 00:03:43,720 --> 00:03:46,154 Exchange protocol verified. 44 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:49,357 Files are intact. At least some of them, anyway. 45 00:03:49,520 --> 00:03:50,919 46 00:03:52,640 --> 00:03:55,200 Stay here, Geordi. Data. 47 00:05:00,440 --> 00:05:04,558 Space, the final frontier. 48 00:05:05,120 --> 00:05:09,272 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 49 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:14,355 to explore strange new worlds, 50 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:19,032 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 51 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:23,871 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 52 00:06:20,960 --> 00:06:22,996 Captain's log, supplemental. 53 00:06:23,400 --> 00:06:25,595 A young boy, shielded from our initial sensor scans, 54 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:28,638 has been discovered pinned beneath a fallen beam. 55 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:32,918 The degree of damage to the Vico is making our rescue attempt difficult. 56 00:06:35,520 --> 00:06:36,555 Transporter Room 1, 57 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:39,757 can you lock on to him and transport directly to Sickbay? 58 00:06:39,960 --> 00:06:41,473 I'll try, captain, 59 00:06:41,640 --> 00:06:43,835 but there's a lot of shielding to pull him through. 60 00:06:44,480 --> 00:06:46,630 Acknowledged. Picard to Crusher. 61 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:48,799 Sickbay here, captain. 62 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:51,394 Prepare for emergency transport. 63 00:06:51,560 --> 00:06:53,073 Yes, sir. Crusher out. 64 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:54,309 Picard to Commander Riker. 65 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:57,199 - Is the boy ready, Number One? — Ready, sir. 66 00:06:57,360 --> 00:07:00,352 - At your signal. - Aye, captain. 67 00:07:00,560 --> 00:07:02,596 It's going to be okay. 68 00:07:03,520 --> 00:07:05,112 Here we go. 69 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:10,672 Energize. 70 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:16,875 Ensign, do we have him? 71 00:07:17,080 --> 00:07:19,196 The lock is holding. 72 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:22,352 I just can't resolve the matter stream. 73 00:07:22,520 --> 00:07:25,034 Not with all that victurium alloy in the way. 74 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,594 Commander Riker, you'll have to get him out into the corridor. 75 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:34,119 I could move the beam, sir. 76 00:07:34,280 --> 00:07:37,352 However, it may initiate the collapse of the surrounding supports. 77 00:07:37,560 --> 00:07:39,551 I recommend you and Geordi return to the ship. 78 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:45,389 Agreed. La Forge. 79 00:07:58,680 --> 00:08:00,591 I've looked onto Commander Data and the boy, sir. 80 00:08:00,760 --> 00:08:02,955 I'll energize as soon as they've cleared the bulkheads. 81 00:08:03,120 --> 00:08:05,554 - — Whenever you're ready, Data. - Yes, sir. 82 00:08:06,080 --> 00:08:07,308 You're gonna lift that? 83 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:12,238 Yes. Then I will take you to the corridor. 84 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:14,391 We will transport back to the Enterprise from there. 85 00:08:14,560 --> 00:08:15,629 Do you understand? 86 00:08:16,480 --> 00:08:18,596 How come you can pick up something so heavy? 87 00:08:18,760 --> 00:08:19,909 I am an android. 88 00:08:20,080 --> 00:08:23,072 My strength is many times that of a human. 89 00:08:24,240 --> 00:08:26,708 It is going to be okay. 90 00:08:33,440 --> 00:08:35,112 I will count to three. 91 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:38,118 One, two, three. 92 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:46,709 Unh! 93 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:54,357 Energize. 94 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,228 Don't be afraid. 95 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:12,873 Captain's log, supplemental. 96 00:09:13,040 --> 00:09:16,555 A thorough search of the Vico has revealed no additional survivors. 97 00:09:16,720 --> 00:09:19,029 We have begun the process of counseling the boy 98 00:09:19,240 --> 00:09:20,468 with regard to the tragedy. 99 00:09:22,480 --> 00:09:24,869 We were in the Black Cluster. 100 00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:29,550 I don't know where they came from. 101 00:09:32,120 --> 00:09:33,917 They had a big ship. 102 00:09:36,520 --> 00:09:39,159 Then they kept shooting at us. 103 00:09:39,320 --> 00:09:40,673 Then they beamed over. 104 00:09:41,280 --> 00:09:43,794 They had purple helmets on, 105 00:09:43,960 --> 00:09:46,030 and phaser rifles. 106 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,115 I saw them. 107 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:50,589 They didn't see me. 108 00:09:50,760 --> 00:09:54,992 You're safe now, Timothy. I'm sorry for what happened. 109 00:09:55,160 --> 00:09:57,310 It's gonna be all right. 110 00:09:57,840 --> 00:09:59,193 I bet you're hungry. 111 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:01,920 Would you like me to get you something to eat? 112 00:10:09,640 --> 00:10:12,108 Counselor, I mustjoin Commander La Forge in Engineering. 113 00:10:12,480 --> 00:10:13,879 If you will excuse me. 114 00:10:17,080 --> 00:10:20,675 Timothy, would you like Data to stay with you a little bit longer? 115 00:10:33,360 --> 00:10:36,796 Sections of the primary and secondary hull were torn right off. 116 00:10:36,960 --> 00:10:41,238 The shearing planes are here, here, and here. 117 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:46,639 How much longer until we can access their logs? 118 00:10:46,800 --> 00:10:48,711 Almost an hour. 119 00:10:54,920 --> 00:10:56,797 The boy was here. 120 00:10:57,400 --> 00:10:59,994 The hallway outside the computer core. 121 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,754 His mother was the ship's systems engineer. 122 00:11:02,920 --> 00:11:07,436 A second away team found her body here, inside the core. 123 00:11:07,640 --> 00:11:10,074 - And his father? — Ship's second officer. 124 00:11:10,240 --> 00:11:13,835 He was most likely on the bridge when it was exposed to space. 125 00:11:16,760 --> 00:11:18,591 Most likely. 126 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:33,273 He'll sleep for a few hours at least. 127 00:11:34,600 --> 00:11:36,431 I don't need to keep him here, 128 00:11:36,600 --> 00:11:38,795 but I will need to see him again tomorrow. 129 00:11:41,160 --> 00:11:43,799 You've got your work cut out for you. 130 00:11:51,120 --> 00:11:53,270 His world is gone, Data. 131 00:11:53,480 --> 00:11:55,789 We're gonna have to help him build a new one. 132 00:12:03,560 --> 00:12:05,596 This is not good. 133 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:08,228 Whatever hit the Vico must have setup an EM pulse 134 00:12:08,400 --> 00:12:10,152 that flashed through their computer banks. 135 00:12:10,320 --> 00:12:13,471 Nearly 83 percent of their records have been lost. 136 00:12:13,640 --> 00:12:15,312 And all of their sensor logs. 137 00:12:15,680 --> 00:12:18,114 Let's use what we got from our own sensors. 138 00:12:18,280 --> 00:12:21,636 Call up the structural analysis and the surface scans. 139 00:12:26,040 --> 00:12:27,792 Geordi, 140 00:12:27,960 --> 00:12:33,159 as a child, did you ever experience a traumatic event? 141 00:12:36,920 --> 00:12:39,673 - You're wondering about Timothy? - Yes. 142 00:12:54,160 --> 00:12:58,438 I was caught in a fire once. 143 00:12:59,200 --> 00:13:00,872 I must have been, 144 00:13:01,040 --> 00:13:04,953 I don't know, about 5, I guess. 145 00:13:05,120 --> 00:13:07,634 It was before I got the first visor. 146 00:13:08,360 --> 00:13:13,195 And it was only a couple of minutes before my parents found me 147 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:14,475 and pulled me out. 148 00:13:15,600 --> 00:13:20,355 And nobody got hurt, but I tell you, 149 00:13:21,720 --> 00:13:25,235 that was the longest couple of minutes of my life. 150 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:31,949 It was a while after that before I could even let my parents 151 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:34,151 get out of earshot. 152 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:36,711 It was like 153 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:43,319 I absolutely needed to know that they were there, you know? 154 00:13:46,720 --> 00:13:49,393 Timothy no longer has that kind of support. 155 00:13:49,920 --> 00:13:51,399 Yeah. 156 00:13:54,320 --> 00:13:57,676 "Dara and her brother found themselves in the land of Tagas, 157 00:13:57,840 --> 00:14:00,229 where the ruler, Elamos the Magnificent, 158 00:14:00,440 --> 00:14:01,839 had proclaimed as law: 159 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:05,390 ‘No children will be tolerated within the great kingdom.‘ 160 00:14:05,560 --> 00:14:08,438 When Dara saw the proclamation she just laughed 161 00:14:08,600 --> 00:14:12,752 and said, ‘How magnificent a ruler to be frightened by the likes of us?‘ 162 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:16,111 Timothy, we're done with sculpture for now. 163 00:14:16,280 --> 00:14:18,236 It's not finished. 164 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:22,032 We'll come back to it next period. 165 00:14:22,200 --> 00:14:24,509 Why don't you pick up your mythology book and follow along. 166 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:26,592 But it's not finished. 167 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:40,796 Magnetic residual analysis confirms that the Vico was definitely attacked 168 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:43,554 inside the Black Cluster. The graviton wavefronts 169 00:14:43,720 --> 00:14:46,029 pushed the ship to where we found it. 170 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:49,590 - No signs of phaser burns on the hull. - No, sir. 171 00:14:49,760 --> 00:14:53,958 Torsional stress levels point to a disrupter—sty|e weapon. 172 00:14:54,920 --> 00:14:56,717 Fracture points indicate that the energy burst 173 00:14:56,880 --> 00:14:59,314 came from a range of less than 3000 meters. 174 00:15:00,640 --> 00:15:04,519 But that's a strategy consistent with a cloaked vessel. 175 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:07,799 Romulan or Klingon, 176 00:15:07,960 --> 00:15:10,599 but we're quite a distance from either of their territories. 177 00:15:10,800 --> 00:15:13,030 The Breen have outposts in this sector. 178 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:15,873 The attack on the Vico is consistent with their battle tactics 179 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:18,315 and their level of technology. 180 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,274 Thank you, Data. 181 00:15:22,240 --> 00:15:27,553 But what would the Breen be doing inside the Black Cluster? 182 00:15:27,720 --> 00:15:32,874 The boy described a boarding party with helmets and phaser rifles. 183 00:15:33,040 --> 00:15:35,918 Boarding party? I don't think that's likely, sir. 184 00:15:36,120 --> 00:15:37,553 Counselor. 185 00:15:39,760 --> 00:15:42,832 There was absolutely no evidence of anybody coming on board the Vico. 186 00:15:43,040 --> 00:15:44,917 We would have found a transporter field trace. 187 00:15:45,080 --> 00:15:46,718 Or if somebody had used the entry ports, 188 00:15:46,920 --> 00:15:48,831 we would have found an electrostatic differential 189 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:51,434 in the docking latches, and we didn't. 190 00:15:51,600 --> 00:15:53,875 Could Timothy have imagined that, counselor? 191 00:15:54,040 --> 00:15:55,234 Or could he be lying? 192 00:15:57,200 --> 00:16:00,078 If he's lying, I haven't been able to sense it. 193 00:16:00,240 --> 00:16:03,073 Perhaps his emotional trauma level is too high. 194 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:05,151 Why wouldn't he tell us the truth? 195 00:16:05,320 --> 00:16:06,639 He's still in shock. 196 00:16:06,800 --> 00:16:09,792 It's hard to know what's going on in his mind right now. 197 00:16:09,960 --> 00:16:11,871 I'll go back and check the sensor readings again, 198 00:16:12,040 --> 00:16:13,758 but I don't think we're gonna find anything. 199 00:16:13,920 --> 00:16:15,273 - Thank you, Geordi. - Data. 200 00:16:18,640 --> 00:16:22,076 Captain, I think we should ask Data to spend some time with him. 201 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:24,399 I do not understand. 202 00:16:24,560 --> 00:16:27,028 I'm very worried about his behavior, and what I just heard 203 00:16:27,200 --> 00:16:29,236 doesn't make me feel any better. 204 00:16:29,400 --> 00:16:31,675 Data, you're the only one he's reached out to 205 00:16:31,880 --> 00:16:33,393 because you rescued him. 206 00:16:33,560 --> 00:16:36,313 We can use your relationship with him to help his recovery. 207 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:37,879 Would Timothy be more inclined 208 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:40,190 to tell Data the truth about what happened? 209 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,113 It's a possibility. 210 00:16:44,760 --> 00:16:47,479 Commander, proceed with Timothy as the counselor suggests. 211 00:16:47,640 --> 00:16:49,153 Aye, sir. 212 00:16:51,080 --> 00:16:54,117 Counselor, exactly how shall I proceed? 213 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:56,595 Just be with him. 214 00:16:56,760 --> 00:17:00,753 You're a presence he trusts, and that's what he needs most right now. 215 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:17,593 What? 216 00:17:20,120 --> 00:17:23,351 - Data. - Hello, Timothy. May I enter? 217 00:17:23,560 --> 00:17:24,959 Yeah. 218 00:17:28,040 --> 00:17:29,314 Hm. 219 00:17:29,520 --> 00:17:31,875 You are attempting to recreate... 220 00:17:32,960 --> 00:17:34,871 the Dokkaran temple of Kural-Hanesh? 221 00:17:35,960 --> 00:17:37,791 Isn't it great? 222 00:17:37,960 --> 00:17:41,077 See, there's the big hallway the teacher told us about. 223 00:17:41,240 --> 00:17:43,470 And that's where everybody came in. 224 00:17:43,640 --> 00:17:46,950 That's where they stood, and that's where the altar was. 225 00:17:47,640 --> 00:17:48,675 What do you think? 226 00:17:52,640 --> 00:17:54,517 Do you wish a frank evaluation? 227 00:17:56,360 --> 00:17:59,352 It lacks the harmony that characterized this particular temple, 228 00:17:59,520 --> 00:18:02,353 and the Dokkaran culture in general. 229 00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:07,754 You hate it. 230 00:18:08,120 --> 00:18:10,998 No. I am not capable of hatred. 231 00:18:12,440 --> 00:18:13,998 I can't do anything right. 232 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:16,549 You are making an unwarranted extrapolation. 233 00:18:16,720 --> 00:18:20,349 I was merely offering an aesthetic analysis of this particular model. 234 00:18:26,520 --> 00:18:29,034 The base appears quite sturdy. 235 00:18:44,560 --> 00:18:45,834 I told you. 236 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:48,150 May I suggest a different approach? 237 00:18:48,320 --> 00:18:50,311 You are attempting to construct the upper level 238 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:52,158 before the supports are in place. 239 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:54,398 Observe. 240 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:57,515 La Forge to Data. 241 00:18:57,680 --> 00:18:58,795 Data here. 242 00:18:58,960 --> 00:19:01,394 I need your help with the shield modulators. 243 00:19:01,560 --> 00:19:03,949 I will join you in a moment, Geordi. Data out. 244 00:19:04,160 --> 00:19:06,549 Lieutenant La Forge requires my assistance. 245 00:19:33,200 --> 00:19:34,235 Incredible. 246 00:19:36,720 --> 00:19:38,153 Data, 247 00:19:40,440 --> 00:19:41,998 how come you can do that? 248 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:44,395 I am designed to exceed human capacity, 249 00:19:44,560 --> 00:19:45,913 both mentally and physically. 250 00:19:46,120 --> 00:19:47,917 Androids are better than humans? 251 00:19:49,360 --> 00:19:51,715 "Better" is a highly subjective term. 252 00:19:51,880 --> 00:19:53,950 I do not, for example, possess the ability 253 00:19:54,120 --> 00:19:56,998 to experience emotion as humans do. 254 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:01,432 No emotions? 255 00:20:01,920 --> 00:20:05,754 You mean, you can't be happy, or sad? 256 00:20:05,920 --> 00:20:07,069 That is correct. 257 00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:08,795 Why not? 258 00:20:09,440 --> 00:20:13,797 My positronic brain is not capable of generating those conditions. 259 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:16,359 Good bye. 260 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:22,232 Data, 261 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:25,672 can we build something else later? 262 00:20:25,840 --> 00:20:27,956 That would be acceptable. 263 00:20:30,880 --> 00:20:32,438 Bye. 264 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:02,672 I am designed to exceed human capacity. 265 00:21:06,800 --> 00:21:08,677 That is correct. 266 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:20,392 The Black Cluster was formed almost nine billion years ago, 267 00:21:20,560 --> 00:21:24,189 when hundreds of protostars collapsed in close proximity. 268 00:21:24,360 --> 00:21:28,717 The resulting gravitational forces are both violent and highly unpredictable. 269 00:21:28,880 --> 00:21:31,474 To get anywhere near the center we're going to have to push through 270 00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:34,638 the graviton wavefronts like the science ship was designed to do. 271 00:21:34,800 --> 00:21:36,870 I've already adjusted our shields accordingly. 272 00:21:37,040 --> 00:21:40,191 The gravitational forces will affect sensor accuracy. 273 00:21:40,400 --> 00:21:42,755 Detecting an enemy vessel will be difficult. 274 00:21:42,920 --> 00:21:44,433 Maybe that's what happened to the Vico. 275 00:21:44,600 --> 00:21:46,955 They didn't see anything coming until it was too late. 276 00:21:47,120 --> 00:21:50,556 Counselor, has the boy volunteered any further information? 277 00:21:50,720 --> 00:21:53,553 No, but I do have an appointment with him in less than half an hour. 278 00:21:53,720 --> 00:21:57,952 If there's a possibility of getting more from him, I'd like you to pursue it. 279 00:21:58,120 --> 00:22:00,759 But we need to continue our investigation. 280 00:22:00,960 --> 00:22:04,191 We'll enter the Black Cluster at 0700 hours tomorrow morning. 281 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:05,759 Dismissed. 282 00:22:14,240 --> 00:22:16,595 Hello, Timothy. Are you ready to go? 283 00:22:16,760 --> 00:22:18,512 Yes, counselor, I am ready. 284 00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:20,229 How are you feeling? 285 00:22:21,920 --> 00:22:24,593 I am functioning within established parameters. 286 00:22:24,920 --> 00:22:28,071 "Established parameters"? Heh, heh. You sound like Data. 287 00:22:29,760 --> 00:22:31,318 I am an android. 288 00:22:32,480 --> 00:22:36,268 I see. Well, let's go for our walk, shall we? 289 00:22:37,840 --> 00:22:39,910 That would be acceptable. 290 00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:49,948 So, what would you like? 291 00:22:54,120 --> 00:22:57,112 Androids do not need to eat or drink. 292 00:23:04,960 --> 00:23:07,793 However, we sometimes like to taste things. 293 00:23:07,960 --> 00:23:09,552 A Tamarin frost, please. 294 00:23:09,720 --> 00:23:11,312 Would you like anything, counselor? 295 00:23:11,480 --> 00:23:13,436 No, I'm fine, thank you. 296 00:23:13,600 --> 00:23:15,272 As you wish. 297 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:18,640 So you're no longer human? 298 00:23:20,320 --> 00:23:21,594 I'm an android. 299 00:23:22,440 --> 00:23:23,589 When did this happen? 300 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:26,996 I've always been an android. 301 00:23:27,840 --> 00:23:29,990 What's it like being an android? 302 00:23:30,160 --> 00:23:32,594 I am designed to exceed human capacity, 303 00:23:32,800 --> 00:23:36,998 both mentally and physically, but I do not experience emotions. 304 00:23:37,160 --> 00:23:38,195 You don't? 305 00:23:38,680 --> 00:23:40,079 No emotion at all? 306 00:23:41,720 --> 00:23:43,153 That is correct. 307 00:23:43,320 --> 00:23:44,389 An android? 308 00:23:44,560 --> 00:23:48,439 I know it sounds unusual, but it is understandable. 309 00:23:48,600 --> 00:23:53,196 Technically, it's called enantiodromia. Conversion into the opposite. 310 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:56,318 Timothy went from human to machine. 311 00:23:56,480 --> 00:23:59,199 From being emotional to being emotionless. 312 00:23:59,360 --> 00:24:01,999 But the underlying trauma is still there. 313 00:24:02,160 --> 00:24:05,118 He's just found a new way to suppress it. 314 00:24:07,320 --> 00:24:13,111 Counselor, how long will this behavior last? 315 00:24:13,280 --> 00:24:14,918 As long as he needs it to. 316 00:24:15,080 --> 00:24:18,277 Timothy is rebuilding his identity as best as he can. 317 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:22,714 The android persona is just one step along the way. 318 00:24:22,880 --> 00:24:25,189 As soon as he feels stronger and more sure of himself 319 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:26,799 it should drop away naturally. 320 00:24:26,960 --> 00:24:28,996 I assume this is not the time to confront him 321 00:24:29,160 --> 00:24:30,673 about what happened to his ship. 322 00:24:30,840 --> 00:24:33,229 Not yet. The best thing we can do right now 323 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:36,198 is let Timothy take us where he wants to go. 324 00:24:36,360 --> 00:24:39,352 We should support the process, and even encourage it. 325 00:24:41,040 --> 00:24:45,909 Data, I would like you to make Timothy the best android he can possibly be. 326 00:25:03,800 --> 00:25:07,429 Timothy, your head movements are counterproductive. 327 00:25:07,600 --> 00:25:08,953 Can you be still? 328 00:25:09,120 --> 00:25:10,838 But you do it. 329 00:25:12,520 --> 00:25:13,999 The servomechanisms in my neck 330 00:25:14,160 --> 00:25:16,355 are designed to approximate human movements. 331 00:25:16,520 --> 00:25:19,671 I did not realize the effect was so distracting. 332 00:25:19,840 --> 00:25:21,432 I like it. 333 00:25:26,640 --> 00:25:29,791 Data, are there any other androids in Starfleet? 334 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:33,197 No, I am the only one. 335 00:25:33,360 --> 00:25:35,157 How come you're not captain? 336 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:39,632 My service record does not yet warrant such a position. 337 00:25:41,360 --> 00:25:42,873 Data, 338 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:48,951 what's the scariest thing that ever happened to you? 339 00:25:49,120 --> 00:25:52,032 Fear is not a quality that I possess. 340 00:25:52,720 --> 00:25:55,951 - Because it's an emotion. - Correct. 341 00:25:59,080 --> 00:26:02,629 But what if you had a nightmare? 342 00:26:02,800 --> 00:26:06,952 I have never had a nightmare. I do not require sleep. 343 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:17,754 Timothy, are you having disturbing dreams? 344 00:26:20,720 --> 00:26:23,314 I do not require sleep. 345 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:38,155 Is that satisfactory? 346 00:26:43,400 --> 00:26:44,833 It's perfect. 347 00:26:45,040 --> 00:26:47,395 Transfer circuits are functioning properly. 348 00:26:47,560 --> 00:26:50,632 — Within established parameters? — Absolutely. 349 00:26:50,800 --> 00:26:53,837 Input processing, pattern recognition, 350 00:26:54,520 --> 00:26:56,556 all within established parameters. 351 00:26:58,520 --> 00:27:00,351 - Thank you, doctor. - Thank you, doctor. 352 00:27:30,760 --> 00:27:32,398 I ran out of red ochre. 353 00:27:32,560 --> 00:27:34,676 You may use mine. 354 00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:36,638 Thank you. 355 00:27:48,240 --> 00:27:50,993 Perhaps you should return to your quarters. 356 00:27:52,160 --> 00:27:53,309 I'm fine. 357 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:57,196 The servomechanisms in my mouth 358 00:27:57,400 --> 00:28:00,073 are designed to approximate human movements. 359 00:28:04,800 --> 00:28:06,756 That is not bad. 360 00:28:07,600 --> 00:28:09,192 Thank you. 361 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:18,397 It is very expressive. 362 00:28:20,080 --> 00:28:21,513 Thank you. 363 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:25,037 Is your painting representative of something? 364 00:28:26,560 --> 00:28:28,630 It's just a painting. 365 00:28:32,520 --> 00:28:36,069 Timothy, you understand that you may speak to me 366 00:28:36,240 --> 00:28:38,913 about anything you wish, any subject. 367 00:28:39,720 --> 00:28:41,199 I understand. 368 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:45,397 At times, 369 00:28:45,560 --> 00:28:49,712 I, too, find it difficult to share my thoughts with others. 370 00:28:49,880 --> 00:28:52,997 I am not always confident that I am expressing myself 371 00:28:53,160 --> 00:28:57,312 in a manner which humans can comprehend. But I do know that—— 372 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,359 We are approaching the perimeter. 373 00:29:45,520 --> 00:29:47,511 I am picking up the gravitational wavefronts. 374 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:52,358 - — Engage forward shields, 35 percent. - Shields up. 375 00:29:57,560 --> 00:30:00,028 — Drop to one—quarter impulse, ensign. - Yes, sir. 376 00:30:07,040 --> 00:30:08,314 Bridge to Engineering. 377 00:30:09,880 --> 00:30:11,791 Adjusting shield frequencies now, commander. 378 00:30:11,960 --> 00:30:15,077 We'll have this smoothed out in just a second. 379 00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:25,792 Ensign, adjust course for any deviations. 380 00:30:25,960 --> 00:30:26,995 Yes, sir. 381 00:30:27,160 --> 00:30:29,390 - Resume one-third impulse. - Captain, 382 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:32,996 I am reading something at 400,000 kilometers off the starboard bow. 383 00:30:33,160 --> 00:30:35,037 — Possibly a ship. - Red alert. 384 00:30:36,640 --> 00:30:38,039 Take us to visual range, ensign. 385 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:40,516 Adjusting course. 386 00:30:40,680 --> 00:30:42,636 Sensor readings have disappeared. 387 00:30:43,240 --> 00:30:44,673 Wait. 388 00:30:44,840 --> 00:30:49,436 I'm picking up another reading at 400,000 kilometers off the port bow. 389 00:30:50,840 --> 00:30:52,671 It's gone. No. 390 00:30:53,680 --> 00:30:54,954 It is back to starboard. 391 00:30:55,440 --> 00:30:57,431 Captain, the Black C|uster's distorting the sensors. 392 00:30:57,600 --> 00:30:59,192 We're picking up echoes of the Enterprise 393 00:30:59,360 --> 00:31:01,191 reflecting off the wavefronts. 394 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:03,191 Cancel red alert. 395 00:31:03,360 --> 00:31:06,033 Mr. Worf, adjust sensors to compensate for the distortion. 396 00:31:06,200 --> 00:31:07,633 Aye. 397 00:31:08,840 --> 00:31:11,035 Sensor difficulties have been reported by ships traveling 398 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:13,714 through Black Clusters, but never this extreme. 399 00:31:13,880 --> 00:31:16,440 Captain, that formation is seven times more massive 400 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:20,349 than any explored previously. That could explain the difference. 401 00:31:21,280 --> 00:31:22,998 Resume previous course, ensign. 402 00:31:23,160 --> 00:31:24,832 Yes, sir. 403 00:31:40,360 --> 00:31:43,397 - He laughed. - Yes. 404 00:31:43,560 --> 00:31:45,232 It's nice to see, isn't it? 405 00:31:45,400 --> 00:31:48,995 It is certainly not consistent with his android persona. 406 00:31:49,160 --> 00:31:52,789 I'd say he's beginning the process of letting go of that fantasy. 407 00:31:52,960 --> 00:31:56,270 Hm. Then my work with him is done. 408 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:04,069 A laugh is one step in the right direction. 409 00:32:04,240 --> 00:32:06,879 We need to help him take a few more steps. 410 00:32:07,040 --> 00:32:08,439 How, counselor? 411 00:32:08,880 --> 00:32:13,476 I'd like you to talk to him about your own fascination with humanity. 412 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:18,193 If you'll explain to Timothy the appeal that humanity has for you, 413 00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:21,712 he might find it easier to become a boy again. 414 00:32:34,960 --> 00:32:37,713 This is great. How is yours? 415 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:44,639 The complex polysaccharides, in reaction with the carbon dioxide, 416 00:32:44,800 --> 00:32:47,917 produces an unusual combination of texture and effervescence. 417 00:32:48,520 --> 00:32:51,671 But how does it taste? is it good? 418 00:32:52,640 --> 00:32:55,791 I am not capable of tasting in the manner you suggest. 419 00:32:55,960 --> 00:32:59,350 However, I can analyze the composition of a dessert 420 00:32:59,520 --> 00:33:01,829 and make comparative conclusions about its possible effect 421 00:33:02,040 --> 00:33:06,352 on the human palate, but I neither like it nor dislike it. 422 00:33:07,640 --> 00:33:10,029 Oh, I didn't realize that. 423 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:12,430 I have often wondered what it must be like to have 424 00:33:12,600 --> 00:33:18,152 one's mouth water in anticipation of the arrival of a confection. 425 00:33:18,320 --> 00:33:20,356 Or to feel the pleasure I have observed in humans 426 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:21,629 as they consume it. 427 00:33:22,040 --> 00:33:24,235 You sound like you don't wanna be an android. 428 00:33:25,240 --> 00:33:29,028 I am an android. That will never change. 429 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:36,356 But if you could change, would you? 430 00:33:39,480 --> 00:33:41,914 I have often wished to be human. 431 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,473 I study people carefully 432 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:46,313 in order to more closely approximate human behavior. 433 00:33:46,480 --> 00:33:49,358 Why? We're stronger and smarter than humans. 434 00:33:49,520 --> 00:33:51,351 We can do more than they can. 435 00:33:51,520 --> 00:33:53,954 But I cannot take pride in my abilities. 436 00:33:54,640 --> 00:33:58,030 I cannot take pleasure in my accomplishments. 437 00:34:00,440 --> 00:34:03,910 But we never have to feel bad either. 438 00:34:05,840 --> 00:34:08,798 I would gladly risk feeling bad at times, 439 00:34:08,960 --> 00:34:14,034 if it also meant that I could taste my dessert. 440 00:34:23,840 --> 00:34:27,355 Captain, gravitational wavefront intensity is increasing steadily. 441 00:34:27,520 --> 00:34:30,717 Eleven hundred standard g—units and rising. 442 00:34:36,520 --> 00:34:39,114 Let's see if anyone's out there. 443 00:34:39,720 --> 00:34:42,792 Mr. Worf, attempt a wide—range sensor sweep. 444 00:34:42,960 --> 00:34:44,393 Aye, sir. 445 00:34:45,920 --> 00:34:48,514 Gravitational distortion is too great, captain. 446 00:34:48,680 --> 00:34:52,355 The scanning signal is again being reflected off the wavefronts. 447 00:34:52,520 --> 00:34:56,479 I'm unable to compensate. Sensors are useless. 448 00:34:56,640 --> 00:34:59,200 - Mr. Data, to the bridge, please. - Acknowledged. 449 00:34:59,360 --> 00:35:03,194 Adjust sensors to "short-range." Attempt a limited positron scan. 450 00:35:04,840 --> 00:35:06,796 The distortion is still in effect. 451 00:35:06,960 --> 00:35:09,190 Try to jacket the scanning beam. 452 00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:14,709 The secondary beam is being distorted as well. 453 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:18,915 Mr. Data, our sensors are being rendered ineffective 454 00:35:19,080 --> 00:35:21,799 by the field distortion. I want your analysis. 455 00:35:21,960 --> 00:35:23,473 Mr. Worf, 456 00:35:25,160 --> 00:35:32,111 fire phasers, maximum intensity, limited spectrum, 001, mark 045. 457 00:35:32,280 --> 00:35:35,670 - An experiment, captain? — Exactly, Number One. 458 00:35:35,840 --> 00:35:37,319 Firing phasers. 459 00:35:48,680 --> 00:35:50,272 Explanation, Mr. Data. 460 00:35:50,440 --> 00:35:53,557 Phaser energy was reflected by the gravitational wavefronts. 461 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:56,678 It is similar to the phenomenon distorting our sensor signals. 462 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:00,992 Phasers and sensors, both useless. 463 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:04,355 Mr. Data, this reflection phenomenon, 464 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:07,432 would it have the same effect on a disrupter-style weapon? 465 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:09,835 Yes, sir. Disrupters would be ineffective. 466 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,228 And a ship's cloaking field? 467 00:36:11,400 --> 00:36:14,551 It would be extremely difficult to maintain, sir. 468 00:36:14,720 --> 00:36:18,918 Mr. Data, is it at all likely that the Vico could have been attacked 469 00:36:19,080 --> 00:36:20,991 inside the Cluster? 470 00:36:21,160 --> 00:36:22,752 Given the effects we have observed, 471 00:36:22,920 --> 00:36:25,878 the probability is exceedingly remote, sir. 472 00:36:29,040 --> 00:36:32,032 - — Picard to Counselor Troi. - Yes, captain? 473 00:36:32,200 --> 00:36:35,590 Counselor, will you bring Timothy to my Ready Room? 474 00:36:37,040 --> 00:36:39,952 Timothy, can you tell us what happened to your ship? 475 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:42,111 - I did tell you. - Tell us again. 476 00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:45,113 - We were attacked. - That is highly unlikely. 477 00:36:45,280 --> 00:36:47,191 Our investigations have clearly demonstrated—— 478 00:36:47,360 --> 00:36:49,715 We were attacked! We were attacked! 479 00:36:49,880 --> 00:36:55,000 Timothy, androids do not lie. 480 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:01,630 It was me. 481 00:37:01,800 --> 00:37:03,631 Please explain. 482 00:37:06,480 --> 00:37:08,152 It was me. 483 00:37:09,200 --> 00:37:10,872 I did it. 484 00:37:12,640 --> 00:37:14,471 I killed them all. 485 00:37:24,840 --> 00:37:26,910 Everything was shaking. 486 00:37:29,240 --> 00:37:31,435 I lost my balance. 487 00:37:33,560 --> 00:37:36,233 I was just trying to hold on to something. 488 00:37:38,760 --> 00:37:41,115 I didn't mean to do it. 489 00:37:42,680 --> 00:37:44,910 What was it that you didn't mean to do, Timothy? 490 00:37:46,360 --> 00:37:51,309 My arm, it hit the computer panel. 491 00:37:52,240 --> 00:37:54,356 That's what destroyed the ship. 492 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:58,195 The ship was damaged when your arm hit the computer panel? 493 00:38:00,200 --> 00:38:02,509 Timothy, listen to me. 494 00:38:02,680 --> 00:38:04,159 The damage to your ship 495 00:38:04,320 --> 00:38:08,836 might have occurred at the same time your arm touched the panel, 496 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:11,992 but it was only a coincidence. 497 00:38:12,440 --> 00:38:14,192 This wasn't your fault. 498 00:38:14,360 --> 00:38:17,636 - Yes, it was. — It is not possible. 499 00:38:17,800 --> 00:38:20,519 The onboard control systems for every starship 500 00:38:20,680 --> 00:38:22,830 require a user—code clearance. 501 00:38:23,000 --> 00:38:26,549 You could not have inadvertently affected any of the Vico's systems. 502 00:38:26,720 --> 00:38:28,995 Your computer had safety precautions. 503 00:38:29,200 --> 00:38:30,713 There is nothing you could have touched 504 00:38:30,880 --> 00:38:32,711 that would have damaged your ship. 505 00:38:32,880 --> 00:38:36,270 You're not responsible for what happened to your parents, Timothy. 506 00:38:37,400 --> 00:38:39,277 But if it wasn't me-- 507 00:38:39,440 --> 00:38:42,238 We're trying to determine what happened right now. 508 00:38:42,400 --> 00:38:45,915 And if there is anything you can remember that might assist—— 509 00:38:48,080 --> 00:38:49,274 That's just how it was. 510 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:53,914 When it started on the Vico. 511 00:39:05,760 --> 00:39:07,557 Wavefront intensity has increased. 512 00:39:07,720 --> 00:39:10,917 — Increase shields to 75 percent. — Aye, sir. 513 00:39:14,760 --> 00:39:17,752 - Damage, Mr. Worf? — Minimal, sir. Shields are holding. 514 00:39:18,600 --> 00:39:21,114 Ensign, full about. Go to warp 2. 515 00:39:23,440 --> 00:39:25,670 The gravitational distortion is too high. 516 00:39:25,880 --> 00:39:28,633 We can't maintain a warp field. 517 00:39:28,840 --> 00:39:31,035 - Full shields. - Aye. 518 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,588 Captain, impulse power has been disrupted. 519 00:39:35,760 --> 00:39:38,035 The helm won't respond. 520 00:39:38,200 --> 00:39:39,872 We couldn't get out either. 521 00:39:40,040 --> 00:39:43,112 Timothy, perhaps you and I should go below and get out of everyone's way. 522 00:39:43,280 --> 00:39:45,111 - No. - Riker to La Forge. 523 00:39:45,480 --> 00:39:47,072 Can you give me more power to the shields? 524 00:39:47,240 --> 00:39:49,959 - Stand by. - That's what they kept saying. 525 00:39:50,120 --> 00:39:52,759 "More shields. More shields." 526 00:39:52,920 --> 00:39:54,353 Timothy, accompany me, please. 527 00:39:59,320 --> 00:40:01,356 I want you to recall everything you heard people say 528 00:40:01,520 --> 00:40:03,351 aboard the Vico before it was destroyed. 529 00:40:03,520 --> 00:40:05,750 I don't know, just that. Just, "More shie|ds." 530 00:40:08,680 --> 00:40:09,999 Captain, I've transferred 531 00:40:10,160 --> 00:40:12,913 fusion reactors four through nine into the shield array. 532 00:40:13,080 --> 00:40:14,911 That should double the shield strength. 533 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:18,117 Wavefront intensity has increased by an order of magnitude. 534 00:40:18,280 --> 00:40:22,193 Impact in three, two, one. 535 00:40:24,720 --> 00:40:27,029 Wavefront intensity is continuing to increase. 536 00:40:27,200 --> 00:40:29,998 Structural overpressure now exceeding 180 percent. 537 00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:31,434 - La Forge. - I don't understand. 538 00:40:31,600 --> 00:40:32,749 That should have been enough. 539 00:40:32,920 --> 00:40:35,514 We could run the shield grid directly off the warp drive. 540 00:40:35,680 --> 00:40:36,749 Go ahead, commander. 541 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:40,708 Initiating warp-transfer pathways now. 542 00:40:40,880 --> 00:40:43,838 Diverting warp power to the shields. 543 00:40:44,040 --> 00:40:45,553 "Warp power to the shields." 544 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:48,632 They said that too, Data. I'm positive. 545 00:40:52,560 --> 00:40:55,279 Wavefront intensity has increased by a factor of 10. 546 00:40:55,440 --> 00:40:57,396 Contact in 31 seconds. 547 00:40:57,600 --> 00:40:59,318 Without additional power to the shields, 548 00:40:59,480 --> 00:41:00,549 the outer hull won't hold. 549 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:01,869 La Forge? 550 00:41:02,040 --> 00:41:03,871 Warp transfer to the shields complete. 551 00:41:04,040 --> 00:41:06,156 That's as strong as they're gonna get. 552 00:41:07,320 --> 00:41:09,151 Impact in 15 seconds. 553 00:41:09,360 --> 00:41:11,191 Sir, drop the shields. 554 00:41:11,400 --> 00:41:12,799 That's suicide, Data. 555 00:41:13,560 --> 00:41:15,949 Captain, drop the shields. 556 00:41:21,920 --> 00:41:23,876 - Make it so. - Aye. 557 00:41:37,000 --> 00:41:39,958 Our own shields caused the increases in the wavefront, sir. 558 00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:43,271 We have been experiencing a harmonic amplification effect. 559 00:41:43,440 --> 00:41:46,318 The more energy we dumped into the shield, the worse the impact. 560 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:50,270 Precisely. That is also what destroyed the Vico. 561 00:41:50,480 --> 00:41:53,438 When Timothy remembered similar procedures on his ship, 562 00:41:53,600 --> 00:41:57,559 I initiated an analysis of shield output to wavefront amplification, 563 00:41:57,720 --> 00:41:59,199 and discovered a correlation. 564 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:04,390 If we had transferred all that warp power to the shields 565 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,516 it would have tom the ship apart. 566 00:42:10,800 --> 00:42:12,074 Status, ensign? 567 00:42:13,120 --> 00:42:16,032 - Navigation is coming back online. - Full about. 568 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:18,236 One—quarter impulse. 569 00:42:18,840 --> 00:42:20,319 Take us out of here. 570 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:29,117 Life is but a dream Row, row, row your boat 571 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,633 Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream 572 00:42:30,800 --> 00:42:33,155 Gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily 573 00:42:33,360 --> 00:42:34,952 Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily Life is but a dream 574 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:36,997 - Life is but a dream - Row, row, row your boat 575 00:42:37,160 --> 00:42:39,116 Row, row, row your boat Gently down the stream 576 00:42:39,320 --> 00:42:41,675 Gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily 577 00:42:41,840 --> 00:42:44,479 Timothy's a boy feeling a great deal of pain. 578 00:42:44,640 --> 00:42:47,677 But he is a boy again. 579 00:42:51,680 --> 00:42:54,274 Is this difficult for you, Data? 580 00:42:54,680 --> 00:42:56,193 Difficult? 581 00:42:56,360 --> 00:43:00,319 To watch him moving away from being like you. 582 00:43:01,280 --> 00:43:05,068 That would require an emotional context which I cannot provide. 583 00:43:05,240 --> 00:43:08,676 Okay, everybody, let's go. Come on. 584 00:43:17,520 --> 00:43:19,238 Hello, Timothy. 585 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:23,117 Hi, Data. How are you? 586 00:43:24,560 --> 00:43:27,199 I am operating within established parameters. 587 00:43:27,360 --> 00:43:28,395 How are you? 588 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:31,557 I miss my parents. 589 00:43:33,280 --> 00:43:36,431 But I'm okay. 590 00:43:39,040 --> 00:43:41,235 I guess you thought it was pretty silly 591 00:43:41,400 --> 00:43:43,516 when I had my hair like yours and everything. 592 00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:48,755 I have been told that imitation is the highest form of flattery. 593 00:43:52,880 --> 00:43:55,235 Can we still do things together? 594 00:43:55,440 --> 00:43:57,510 Even if I'm not really an android? 595 00:43:57,680 --> 00:43:59,477 I have many human friends. 596 00:43:59,640 --> 00:44:02,598 I would be pleased to count you among them. 597 00:44:02,760 --> 00:44:04,352 That would be... 598 00:44:06,600 --> 00:44:08,033 acceptable.