Dedicated to Suzie Plakson, the first lady of Q Continuum
Ship's log, U.S.S. Braavos, stardate 56927.70.
After Praetor Shinzon's devastating blow,
the Romulan Empire lies in ruin and chaos.
We were sent as a part of humanitarian relief convoy
and we're finishing restocking in the Taurus star system.
Supplemental: Personally, I think that offering the Romulans a helping hand is an enormous mistake.
And that's the last container with quinto-coconuts.
The list is complete, we can go.
Not yet, Commander.
But Sir...
System Taurus is worth a closer look.
Do you know that according to research it's actually this star that's
one of the possible entries to Q continuum?
One more reason to get out!
Why?
Because Q?
Omnipotent and unrestrained.
Moreover, I thought that you, El-Aurians, didn't like them very much.
You lend ear to hearsay too much, Veru.
Not all Q are the same and my people aren't either.
I didn't mean to imply that.
Anyway, the Romulans...
Will wait.
Sir, our orders are to render help to them, it's not right if...
Not right?
They attack our ships and bases and it's all right.
They create a thalaron weapon they intend to use to exterminate Humankind and it's all right.
And if by chance they get a splinter, the Federation bends over backwards to send relief
or things won't be right.
Captain, with all respect due, I'm under the impression that your personal feelings are clouding your judgment.
I know that your sister died on Enterprise C.
You know nothing!
Excuse me, Veru, but you can't understand.
My sister, my twin, and I...
she was born only five minutes after me.
I always looked out for her.
Eight centuries.
We saved one another when the Borg decimated our world
and scattered us across galaxy.
We survived!
And then the unfortunate mission on Narendra III.
What a senseless loss!
That's not true!
When the Enteprise C was destroyed by Romulans
protecting a Klingon colony, it impressed the Klingons.
The crew's sacrifice allowed us to get in touch with the Empire,
which lead to an alliance that's lasted for decades.
I know all that.
It's what I put on her gravestone even:
Here lies Vadria - she allowed touch.
Captain Vizier!
I'm kidding, Veru.
What else do I have left? And don't worry, Braavos will fulfill its oders,
despite my personal...
Captain, please report to the Bridge. Something's going on with the Taurus star.
Yes, Mr. Solex, we're on our way.
Report!
It started a few minutes ago.
Weak interference at first, but now the star is extremely active.
Solar eruptions and protuberances are climbing.
Thank you, Lieutenant, I'm assuming command.
Yellow alert!
Any previous data on similar activity?
No, Madame, Taurus is an entirely stable star.
According to predictions it should have stayed that way for millions of years.
Predictions are a beautiful thing.
Ensign Derine, be ready to get out of here fast!
Just in case.
Yes, Captain, engines on stand by.
Sir, I'm reading massive sonic waves coming out of Taurus!
Sonic? In space? What the hell is going on here?
DON'T DENY IT! YOU DANCED WITH ANDROMEDA ALL ACROSS THE MILKY WAY!
BUT I ONLY...
AND SHE HAD THE SAME MOLECULAR CLOUD DRESS!
AS IF THE HARLOT HAD THE FIGURE FOR IT!
THEY'RE HUGGING YOUR FIGURE PRETTY TIGHT, TOO!
HOW DARE YOU?!
I'VE HAD THE SAME WEIGHT FOR TWO BILLION YEARS! TO THE GRAM!
SURE. STARS DON'T EXPAND EITHER AND HOMO SAPIENS WILL ONCE RULE THE COSMOS.
EXCUSE ME! I'M NOT LISTENING TO THIS!
FINE, JUMP TO THE MIRROR UNIVERSE AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!
THAT'S ENOUGH!
AND DON'T LOOK AT ME IN THIS TONE! I'M LEAVING!
GREAT, GO. AND DON'T SLAM...
Captain, extremely strong eruption. Impact in three seconds.
THE DOOR!
Inconceivable, arrogant pig!
This was the last time I...
Where am I? Humans, Fleet... fascinating.
My name is Captain Vizier, this is U.S.S. Braavos.
And you, madame, would be Q, am I right?
Now that's what I call a keen eye. Bravo, ape.
Are all Fleet Captains this sharp?
But I only...
You men always only!
Excuse me, that wasn't addressed to you. I'm still angry with the terrible Q!
Your partner?
Future ex, at best.
Commander Frida Veru, my First Officer.
Miss Q, I understand you're upset. Regardless, may I buy you a drink?
Buy me a drink?
Uh-oh, a dashing Captain dusts off Gentleman's manners?
What's next? Will you hold the turbolift door for me?
I'm not a wallflower from your black and white moving pictures. I'm Q!
I uh...
What? Lost our thread already, have we?
This is always the same. From the ancient Iconians to the Time Lords from the end of history.
Crack a man's tale and under a crumbling mountain of cliché there remains nothing.
Before they unveil their true self, Pluto will be a planet again!
Tell me, what should I do, then?
How do I tell a splendid woman who appeared like a spectre on my ship's bridge
and enchanted my heart and mind that I'd like to get to know her better?
Well, that's an improvement. See? A bit of sincerity doesn't hurt.
Go on, Captain, I don't bite.
I'm sure your charm has never been more radiant
not even those two billion years ago.
Enthralling aren't only your classical features and depths of your glinting eyes,
but more so your soul, blooming like a magnificent fountain.
I don't think fountains quite bloom, Sir.
Mine does. He's not the worst.
Continue.
As you know, I'm El-Aurian. They call us Listeners.
And believe me, a Gentlewoman of your splendor has my endless attention.
Would you like to stay with us for a while?
I'd arrange the best quarters for you, you'd have a scalding hot bath,
then I'd bring my best wine and we'd engage in a long conversation
until it all starts making sense.
Fair. Very fair.
All right, I'll give you a chance.
But you can keep the visitor's suite.
We're adults and I'm not in the mood for any more dances.
You do have your own quarters, don't you?
Of course. Follow me.
Ah, Commander, the Bridge is yours.
Madame, what was all of it supposed to mean?
To be honest, Lieutenant, I don't know. The certain thing is the Captain is... occupied.
And it will be best if we simply forget the past few minutes.
Forget what?
This is what I like the most about you, Solex.
Let's get back to work, we've been sitting here long enough.
Ensign Derine, set a course for Romulus, warp 6.
Yes, Madame.
That was magnificent. Thank you, Vizier.
And I you. I've never... something so intense...
I feel it went on for years.
It did.
What?
You know, sometimes I tend to speed up timeflow around me when...
when it's nice.
So you... we. What year is it?
2384.
Wait, we've been making love for five years?!
Roughly, yes, darling.
Five years! I'm a stud!
What about Braavos, my crew?
Your ship fulfilled its mission. And then numerous others.
When they couldn't get into your quarters for a month, they labeled everything an inexplicable anomaly
and Commander Frida assumed command. She still holds it and she's a successful Captain.
She'll be mighty surprised when we walk out!
We can leave in a different way. It will be for the best.
And we'll leave the quarters inaccessible. Let the Fleet have a little mystery.
Mysteries are healthy.
You're angry with me.
Not at all, to the contrary!
It's just been a little bit too much all at once.
But I have no regrets, at all. It was worth it.
You are worth it!
Make a wish.
Excuse me?
Say anything. A content Q is a grateful Q.
As unexpected as it is, you helped me feel like a luscious woman again.
So now I'm here for you. A favor for a favor.
I'm not with you for a trade off.
I know. And that's why I want to give it to you. To please you.
Do you want your own planet? See the Big Bang, make things hot for the Borg?
The Taurus star eruption...
do you think you can repeat it?
And more, destroy an entire star?
Of course. It will take a few years, but name a star
and I'll disperse it across the Quadrant for you.
Come on, don't be shy. Tell me, which one?
Romulus!
Three years later the star in Romulan star system went supernova without an apparent explanation.
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