The plan failed because clues were left behind that suggested a mystery. And, to many humans, a mystery is irresistible; it must be solved. The Doctor's incubation experiment, Worf's wrist, Troi's hallucinations. Little pieces of evidence that suggested even more clues — the clock, the transporter trace, Data's odd behavior. If we eliminate the clues and begin again…
Again?
Yes. Consider the first time a… a run-through. A rehearsal to shake out the flaws. The second time will succeed, if we leave no clues.
You are a most unusual species, worthy of a second chance. Proceed.
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