In 2 minutes 38 seconds, you're going to have an almighty explosion! The readings say so!
Well how can you possibly know that? I haven't even -- I haven't even processed them through the computer yet!
I don't need a computer.
[After handing out instructions and averting the disaster]
Yes, that should hold it steady. It's not a perfect job, mind you. You ought to get an expert in, you know.
How did you -- it was all a bluff, wasn't it, that 2 minutes 38 seconds to danger.
Oh no, it was near enough correct. Give or take a second.
Rubbish.
Check it on your precious computer then.
Miss Garrett, do so.
Garret [reads to computer]: Ioniser fall rate, 7 2.4. Ion compensator, minus 1 7 degrees. Ion flow rate, 1 3 7 9. Assessment please.
Immediate emergency. In two minutes thirty seven seconds, the reactor will explode.
Well, a second out. We can't all be perfect.
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