(The holodeck doors open to show trees and vegetation. There is birdsong)
[Forest] (soft music)
Hello? (He
crosses a
stream by stepping stones. One wobbles. Someone is trying to whistle 'Pop goes
the Weasel'. Riker finishes the tune) Marvellous. How easily humans do that.
I still need much practice. There are some puzzles down
on the planet that the Captain wants answered. He suggests that I take you
with me on the away team that I'll be leading. I shall endeavour to function adequately, sir.
Yes.
When the captain suggested you, I looked up your record.
Yes, sir. A wise procedure, sir, always. Then your rank of Lieutenant
Commander is honorary? No, sir. Starfleet class of '78. Honours
in probability mechanics and exobiology. Your file says that you're an
Machine, Correct, sir. Does that trouble you? To be honest, yes, a little.
Understood, sir. Prejudice is very human. Now that does trouble me. Do you consider
yourself superior to us? I am superior, sir, in many ways,
but I would gladly give it up to be human.
Nice to meet you, Pinocchio. A joke. Ah. Intriguing.
You're going to be an interesting companion, Mister Data.
This woodland pattern is quite popular, sir. Perhaps because it duplicates Earth so well.
Coming here almost makes me feel human myself.
I didn't believe these simulations could be this real.
Much of it is real, sir. If the transporters can convert our bodies to an energy beam,
then back to the original pattern again Yes, of course. And these rocks and vegetation
have much simpler patterns. Correct, sir. The rear wall.
I can't see it. We're right next to it.
(He throws a rock at it, and the image pixilates on impact)
Incredible!
Commander Riker! (at the stream) Commander Riker, isn't this great?
This is one of the simpler patterns. They've got thousands more.
Some you just can't believe. Careful, the next rock is loose!
(Wesley falls in the water) Wesley!
(Data rushes down and hauls the boy out with one hand)
Wow! [Corridor]
Mister Data has agreed to join me on the away team, Captain.
Very good, Commander.
Sir, maybe I should get something to wipe this water up.
Good idea.