Have you ever heard Data define friendship?
CWCommander William T. Riker
No.
How did he put it? "As I experience certain sensory input patterns, my mental pathways become accustomed to them. The inputs eventually are anticipated and even missed when absent."
[Later, after Data enters the turbolift and asks them if they are distressed for some reason.]
It's just that our mental pathways have become accustomed to your sensory input patterns.
Hmm, I understand. I am also fond of you, Commander. And you as well, Counselor.
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