it was simply an accident. What do you think that tells me about your character? Sir, if you had any idea what it was like after that incident... I didn't have any friends. I didn't have anyone to talk to. I took my test with the instructor because no one would be my partner. It would have been easier to just walk away, but I didn't. I stuck with it. Doesn't that say something about my character, too? I'm very sorry you didn't enjoy your time at the Academy, Ensign. As far as I am concerned, you should have been expelled. Quite frankly, I don't know how you made it on board this ship. You're dismissed. Another two seconds... OK, that's enough. Sir, I'm a little puzzled. Why are we intentionally damaging the shuttlecraft? We're evaluating hull resiliency. Starfleet requires periodic testing. I see. I don't believe I'm familiar with that requirement. Probably because you're not a senior officer. If you wish, I could fire bursts that would not harm the hull. - The test would not be affected. - It's fine the way it is. Now, give me another burst, about four seconds, right here. Do you want me to fire from this position? Actually, do it from over here. - That would be consistent. - Consistent with what? With making it appear that this shuttle had fled an attack. What makes you think that's what we're doing? The pattern is similar to what might result if it had fled an attacker while engaging in evasive manoeuvres. It's an amazing coincidence. Yes, sir. It is indeed. - Shall we proceed with the testing? - Yes. Thank you. Thank you for coming so quickly. We have to prepare for surgery on a subdural haematoma. - Do not discuss what you see. - I understand. We'll need to synthesise a litre of Cardassian blood. It's your bet, Taurik. I can't understand why we're sitting close to the Cardassian border. Must have something to do with that escape pod. - Don't you think, Sito? - Maybe. - I wonder who was in it. - You know what I heard? It was Ambassador Spock. - That is unlikely. - That's what I was told. - By whom? - I can't say. They beamed whoever was in it to sickbay. Did you see anything? No. Dr Crusher asked me to do the laboratory schedule. I thought Lt Powell was joining us tonight. - He had to do a double shift. - Too bad. He's the worst poker player I've met. Your bet, Sam. 20. I saw Powell with another woman. The way they talked made me wonder. If he's seeing someone else, he should tell Alyssa. It'll hurt her now, but it's better in the long run. I've been meaning to talk to you. I don't think Sito's prepared for the ops position. I must say, I disagree, sir. - Counsellor, pair of fours bets. - I'm listening. The bet is 50. It would be illogical to deny you a promotion for something you did as a cadet. He said I don't have character. - What did you say? - What could I say? - Maybe he's right. - You're a damn fine officer. You deserve that post. One thing's for sure. I won't get it if it's up to Riker. It is your decision. But if you give Sito a chance, she will not disappoint you. Very well. I'll take her under consideration. - I'm not convinced about Lavelle. - Why? He's too eager to please, always trying to ingratiate himself to me. Why assume it's to get the job? - 50. - There's your 50, and 100 more. I don't know. It seems to me you and Lavelle are alike. - What? We're not at all alike. - You're bluffing. - You think so? - Yes. I won't let you get away with it. Sam, maybe you shouldn't try so hard with Riker. It doesn't matter if he likes you, as long as he respects you. He must, or he would not be considering you. You're probably right. Maybe I tell myself that he hates me so that if I'm not promoted, I have an excuse. Are you in or not? At this juncture, the odds of my winning this hand are less than 39-1. I fold. The Commander's flush is still working. No help, Worf. Tens and ------------------------------ Читайте также: - текст Парни не плачут на английском - текст Хищник на английском - текст Мой ласковый и нежный зверь на английском - текст Поздняя весна на английском - текст Назад в будущее 3 на английском |