[Corridor] (Janeway, Tuvok, Torres and Chakotay appear.)
I could assemble a security team and attempt to take Engineering by force.
We all know that wouldn't do any good. Besides, I'll bet that's exactly the kind
of reaction he's hoping for. He's doing everything he can to get under
our skin. If we deny him the satisfaction of a response,
he may become bored and return to the Continuum. [Cargo Bay two]
(Seven of Nine is working when her clothes vanish.)
Talk about perfection. If you're attempting to embarrass me, you
won't succeed. I'm just observing humanity. Aren't you going
to scamper away, make some futile attempt to cover yourself?
(She continues working. He returns her clothes, shakes his head and leaves.)
[Mess hall] (Janeway goes to the wall replicator.)
Coffee, black. COMPUTER: Make it yourself.
You can thank Q's son. He thought the computer needed more personality.
Charming. (Janeway takes the mug of coffee from Neelix.)
I've been giving some thought to the Q situation. Maybe ignoring him isn't the best solution.
I'm open to suggestions. He may be omnipotent, but he's still a young
man in need of guidance. Perhaps if someone were to approach him as a friend.
You think he needs a mentor. Exactly.
Are you volunteering? Well, I am good with children.
Q is no ordinary child. I'm no ordinary mentor.
[Astrometrics lab] (Junior is watching a space fight on the screen,
sitting in an easy chair with his feet up on the console. Neelix enters.)
Can I help you, kitchen rat? I thought you and I could spend some time
together. Ah! Excellent manoeuvre.
What are you watching? What's it look like? It's a battle between
the Vojeans and Wyngari. We past through that region a few months ago.
They were at peace. Not any more. Watch this.
(He snaps his fingers and brings another vessel into the fight.)
You have to stop this. It's not like there's anything else to do.
We could play Kadis-kot. Are there explosions in Kadis-kot?
Well, no. Then I'm not interested.
Instead of hurting people, maybe you could help them. The Wyngari are suffering a food
shortage on their world. Maybe you could use your powers to
You know what, Talaxian? You talk to much. [Sickbay]
(Neelix no longer has a mouth.) EMH: His jaw's been fused and his vocal cords
removed. I might be able to undo some of the cosmetic damage, but only Q can restore his
voice. (Whumph!)
Janeway to the bridge. Report. JUNIOR [OC]: I've got a surprise for you,
Captain. Come see. [Bridge]
(Junior is sitting in the Captain's chair. Q said I should pay attention to how you humans
react under pressure. (There are three attacking Borg Cubes on the
viewscreen.) Is this enough pressure?
We're venting plasma. Reroute power to aft shields and return fire.
You're just prolonging the inevitable. We've defeated the Borg before. We'll do it
again. Not this time.
Weapons are offline. PARIS: I'm losing thrusters.
Shields are down. (Borg beam in. Tuvok shoots one. Another is
about to assimilate Janeway when - flash! The Borg are gone and Q is there, looking
furious.) We were just getting to the good part!
If the Continuum's told you once, they've told you a thousand times. Don't provoke the
Borg! Now, I want you to give Aunt Kathy your word you won't do it again.
Oh, he won't do it again because he's leaving. Now.
Excuse us, son. The grown-ups need a moment in private.
(Q and Janeway vanish.)