You judge the creature by its appearance, and one single incident from its past. Nothing in its biology suggests it would attack, except in self-defense. Commander, this creature is an unknown alien. It can only be what it is, not what you want it to be.
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The phaser will only piss him off.
Think of it as a placebo for my skepticism.
[In a recorded message] Hello, Michael. I hope that wherever this finds you, you are well. I imagine you have your own command now. The captain of your own ship. I have always tried to show you by example. The best way to know yourself is to know others. You are curious, an explorer. So I am leaving you my most beloved possession, handed down through my family for centuries. My hope is that you will use it to continue to investigate the mysteries of the universe, both inside and out, and keep your eyes and heart open always. Goodbye, Michael, and good luck. Know that I am as proud of you as if you were my own daughter. Take good care. But most importantly, take good care of those in your care.
HMHarry Mudd
[Lorca grabs Mudd by the throat] Ouch!
Who are you?
HMHarry Mudd
The name is Mudd. Harcourt Fenton Mudd, Harry for short. I reiterate – ouch.
[Excitedly] You guys, this is so fucking cool! [Looks horrified] ...I'm so sorry.
No, cadet. It is fucking cool.
VLV'Latak
May I inquire as to the nature of our diplomatic mission?
Allow me to be diplomatic and ask that you do not. In times of crisis, ignorance can be beneficial.
Everyone applying to the Command Training Program will be smart. Personality doesn't count.
That's just something people with no personality say. Wait... which... which in no way means you... you absolutely have a personality!"
6.5 seconds is not an arbitrary number. Your new time will earn you a physical endurance commendation. Today your goal is 6.5 seconds. Then, getting a transfer on a Constitution-class like the Enterprise. After that, first officer track. See your path. Stay on it. Reach your destination. Cadet to captain; just like that.
I have created in her a being of exquisite logic to rival the best of our species.
DDirector
An accomplishment you have achieved not once but twice. Your ward, Michael, and your son, Spock.
What has my son to do with this situation? He has not yet begun his studies at the Science Academy.
DDirector
Upon completion, he will apply to the Vulcan Expeditionary Group, and then there will be not one but two non-Vulcans in its ranks.
Spock is Half-Vulcan.
DDirector
Another of your experiments. The integration of humans into our culture is an admirable goal, but it must be titrated. In honor of your position and reputation I will accept one of your not-quite-Vulcans.
You ask me to make an impossible choice.
DDirector
Your reaction to this is quite illogical and suggests a conclusion based on emotion.
You chose Spock over me. Didn't you? You were forced into that decision. Why not tell me the truth?
Spock went against my wishes and joined Starfleet over the Vulcan Expeditionary Group. The choice I made merited nothing. What would be gained by telling you that?
Instead, you made me believe I failed you. You manipulated me. Do you have any idea what living with that lie did to me?
I did not. But I do now. I failed you, Michael Burnham.
Help me understand what you did. It could make us grow closer, not further apart. That's what families do.
Technically, we are not related.
You can do better. But I won't push you. We'll have this conversation one day. Father.
Never hide who you are. That's the only way relationships work.
Just as repetition reinforces repetition, change begets change....Sometimes the only way to find out where you fit in is to step out of the routine. Because sometimes, where you really belong was waiting right around the corner all along.
There will be time to grieve. This is not that time.
Have no intention of reaching our destination. But if you're planning on disobeying a direct order, best not to advertise the fact. So, you all heard the panicked admiral. Starfleet is tired of fighting the Klingon cloaking devices and losing. So am I.
She's-she's like a twisted version of everything I've ever aspired to be. I'm gonna have nightmares about myself now.
You don't actually have to be her.
But how do I project that strength?
I've been trying to understand them better. And Terran strength is born out of pure necessity. Because they live in constant fear, always looking for the next knife aimed at their back. Their strength is painted rust. It's a facade. But you have the strength of an entire crew that believes in you. Fortify yourself with our faith in you. That's what a real captain does.
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