All language subtitles for StarTrek.TNG-s02e05.Loud.as.a.Whisper

Captain's Log, Stardate 42477.2.

The Enterprise
has been diverted

to the Ramatis Star System.

It seems that both sides
of a bitter planetary conflict

have petitioned Starfleet

to transport to their world

a mediator
they have mutually selected.

Our orders
are transportation only.

No interference.

Reduce to half impulse.

Reducing velocity
to one-half impulse.

Come.

Ah, Number One, look at this.

Ever since we left
the Lima Sierra system

I have been puzzling

over how the third
planet could maintain

such an orbit when it's
theoretically impossible.

But consider this.

There's no degeneration.

Exactly.

Why?

Why?

I haven't a clue.

Well, perhaps this facsimile
lacks the proper mass.

Perhaps.

But if this is
an accurate representation

it could explain what happened
in that system.

Perhaps.

Well, it's not a matter
of any great moment.

Just a knot I had to untie.

So, what do you want
to see me about?

Oh, we've arrived

at Ramatis lll.

Oh, well.

Time to leave.

Standard orbit, Mr. Crusher.

Standard orbit.

Mr. Data, you have the Bridge.

Transporter Room 5.

I'm still a little uncomfortable

with your leading
this away team.

This is not
an away team, Commander.

I consider this
a ceremonial function.

For me not to go could be
construed as lack of interest.

You will be careful, sir.

Oh, cluck, cluck, cluck,
Number One.

Sir?

You're being a mother hen.

I appreciate your concern.

Actually, I'm looking forward
to meeting this mediator.

We came a long way to get him.

They wanted the best.

That, according
to all reports, is Riva.

If he can put an end

to all the years of bloodletting

on those planets...

I think we should
do everything in our power

to assist him.

Our job is not
to police the galaxies.

Isn't that my speech,
Number One?

No, of course you're right.

We must not get involved.

Coordinates have been input,
sir.

Have your sensors indicated

any problem down
there, Lieutenant?

None.

But you're feeling
a certain confusion

about this mission.

No.

Yes. I've never known you
to have such strong emotions

except when you're expecting
to do battle.

I am not expecting battle.

Then what is bothering you?

Riva.

Ah.

Riva negotiated several treaties

between the Klingons
and the Federation.

Before him there was no
Klingon word for "peacemaker."

Then I can understand
why you're feeling uneasy.

Now look.

This is a simple
ceremonial greeting.

Nothing more.

All right.

Aye, sir.

Energize.

Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the Starship Enterprise.

Its continuing mission--

to explore strange new worlds

to seek out new life
and new civilizations

to boldly go
where no one has gone before.

Captain, this is the Enterprise.

We've arrived safely, Number One

but so far we've been ignored.

I'll keep you informed.

I would appreciate it.

Captain.

Sir.

Riva.

Please, come closer.

Before I start,
is there anything you need?

Food? Refreshments?

Thank you, no.

Then proceed.

Greetings from the United
Federation of Planets.

I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard
of the USS Enterprise.

This is Counselor Troi.

Lieutenant Worf.

Greetings.

Welcome to Ramatis.

I have been expecting you.

You are empathic.

Yes.

Then although you already
know my feelings toward you

allow me put them into words.

I am looking forward
to this journey

now more than ever

because it gives me a chance
to be in your company.

I'm flattered.

I, too, am looking forward
to learning more about you.

There are aspects to Riva

of which we've not
been informed.

Precisely.

Precisely.

Our way of communicating

has developed
over the centuries

and it's one
that I find quite harmonious.

Then Riva the mediator...

Is deaf.

Deaf?

Born and hope to die.

And the three of you
speak for him.

Yes.

We serve as translators.

We convey not only his thoughts

but his emotional intent
as well.

I am the scholar.

I represent the intellect

and speak in matters
of judgment

philosophy, logic.

Also, I am the dreamer

the part that longs to see
the beauty beyond the truth

which is always
the first duty of art.

I am the poet who...

Artists--
they tend to ramble

neglect the moment.

I am passion, the libido.

I am the anarchy of lust.

The romantic

and the lover.

I am also the warrior.

The perfect line

which never wavers.

I am that which binds
all the others together.

I am harmony, wisdom, balance.

Remarkable.

And so the...

Speak to me!

What?

Speak directly to me.

This unique form of presentation

provoked this inadvertent breach
in protocol.

No insult was intended.

Then none is perceived.

I'm curious how this rare form
of communication came about.

The gene for hearing
is not present

in my planet's ruling line.

Not that unusual.

Indeed, it is similar
to the House of Hanover

on your planet Earth,
all of whom had hemophilia.

Or to the leaders of Fendaus V

who were without limbs.

Many of our galaxy's

greatest contributors
have been similarly special.

My chorus is so attuned

they can hear my thoughts
and translate to you.

It is a relationship
that goes back for centuries.

Their ancestors provided
the same service

to my ancestors.

Your method of communication

is elegant and quite beautiful.

It takes a fine mind

to realize that,
Counselor Troi.

This part of you
doesn't speak very often.

Only when the spirit moves me.

Riva, if you're ready

the situation on Solais V
is critical.

We should not delay.

Very well.

With your permission, Captain.

Make it so, Mr. Worf.

Enterprise, this is
the away team.

Seven to beam up.

Commander Riker, the away team
plus four is on board.

Acknowledged.

Ensign, set your course
for Solais V.

Course is set.

Velocity warp 8.

Warp 8, aye.

Engage, Ensign.

Yes, sir.

What is this?

Riva is deaf.

These three speak for him.

Treat them as interpreters.

Address yourselves
directly to Riva.

Now, may I present
my First Officer...

First, Captain, may I say

it is an honor

to be on board
such a fine vessel.

Now please, continue
with the introductions.

This is my First Officer,
Commander Riker.

It is an honor to meet you.

Lieutenant Commander Data.

It is a pleasure
to meet such a...

unique individual.

Thank you.

Lieutenant Geordi La Forge.

It is my pleasure
to meet you, sir.

What is that you're wearing?

A VlSOR-- it interprets
the electromagnetic spectrum

and then carries the readings
to my brain.

And without it, can you see?

Without it,
I'm as blind as a stump.

Then your VlSOR
serves the same function

as my chorus,
which interprets my thoughts

and translates them into sound.

Yes.

And you don't resent it?

The VlSOR or being blind?

Either.

Well, no, since
they're both a part of me

and I really like who I am

there's no reason for me
to resent either one.

What is your position
on the ship?

I'm the Chief Engineer, sir.

It's a blessing to understand
that we are special

each in his own way.

Yes.

Yes, that's the way
I feel exactly.

I offer the hospitality
of my vessel

and at your convenience

there is a briefing
on the Solari wars.

If you wish

I'll have you conducted
to your quarters.

Thank you.

Perhaps,
if it is not inconvenient

Counselor Troi could escort me,
with your permission.

This way.

What about you?

At times like this

we become an encumbrance.

So, if you have rooms

for us...?

Lieutenant Worf

will escort you.

Riva's not what I expected.

Much of what we do is similar.

Yes, I suppose in a way it is.

We have both learned

how to allow people
to examine feelings

hidden deep within their psyche.

In fact...

being with you here now

is provoking
an emotional revelation.

You mean, some emotion
buried deep within your psyche?

Well, not that deep.

Exactly what are you feeling?

Can't you tell?

Some of it.

Well, I feel that soon

perhaps after the briefing
by your Captain

that you will be hungry.

And that perhaps

we could dine together
and compare experiences.

I'd like that.

As will l.

Will he be with us?

Well, until we find our own
method of communication.

I look forward to that time.

As do l.

I'm sorry.

Data, begin the briefing.

The factions on Solais V
are historical enemies.

So many have died

that both societies are
on the verge of extinction.

Enough.

Thank you, Captain.

There is no need to continue.

The specific issues of the
conflict have no relevance.

So none of the background
which we have provided

would be helpful
in understanding

why they continue to fight?

The portfolio will indicate

that the conflict is
over a piece of land

or wealth, or some other
tangible asset.

But we both know
that is not the case.

They've been at war for so long,
it has become personal.

Exactly.

The basis for peace

must also be personal.

This is an historic
confrontation, correct?

The factions have been
at war for 15 centuries.

What's changed?

I do not understand
what you mean.

They have been killing
each other for a long time.

Now they want to talk peace.

So something about the situation
has recently changed.

What's the new piece
to the puzzle?

Data?

Unknown, sir.

Perhaps they have run out
of people to kill.

In any case, whatever the reason

peace is now preferred

which should make
your job easier.

Well, if not easier,
at least possible.

For now they are motivated.

But it doesn't matter.

I'll find something--
I always have.

Always?

To date, I have never failed.

Now unless
there is something else...?

Um, no, this is entirely
for your benefit.

Then thank you
for your time and effort.

I believe I have to get ready

for a dinner appointment.

If you will excuse me...

Yes, of course.

The, uh...

The meeting is adjourned.

Our mediator is
very self-assured.

We'll know soon enough
if he can deliver.

We're now approaching Solais V.

Half impulse.

Slowing to one-half impulse.

The sound of this ship
is quite remarkable.

Can't you feel it?

Yes.

It moves through my body
like a great pulse.

I've grown so accustomed to it,
I forget it's there.

It's easy to let that happen.

Sometimes we must allow the
surroundings to flow over us.

To dwell on each separate part.

How it feels.

To allow it to fill you.

How do we communicate?

I know you can read lips,
but I need your words...

Words...

are here on top.

What's under them...

their meaning...

...is what's important.

Yes, that's true.

We both know...

...how to express...

important words...

Iike...

..."dream."

"Being here with you."

Yes. Being here with you now
is very special to me, too.

Standard orbit.

Captain, I'm reading
laser activity

on Solais V.

How concentrated
is the activity?

It is localized
but very intense.

So much for the cease-fire.

Hailing frequencies.

I'm receiving one side only.

This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard

Commander of the Federation
Starship USS Enterprise.

If you continue
to violate the cease-fire

I will abort this mission.

You have no jurisdiction
here, Picard.

Where is Riva?

Riva is in charge of the summit.

I command the ship
that brings him.

I will not endanger this ship
under any circumstances.

The other faction is
breaking through, sir.

Riva gave his word
we would speak to no one else.

Now who breaks the rules?

Where is Riva?

I shall summon him.

Get Riva here.

Counselor Troi, please have Riva
report to the Bridge.

They need you on the Bridge.
Now.

The cease-fire has been broken.

I'm sure I can resolve that.

Put them on the viewscreen.

Viewer on.

The quality of the transmission
is very poor.

It is sufficient.

Brothers...

your bravery as fighters
is known.

Now you must demonstrate
courage in a new way.

Cease hostilities.

Allow us to meet.

The laser fire has ceased.

For how long?

These Solari don't seem
likely candidates for peace.

I will need to see
a topographical overlay

of the battle area

in order to pick a site
for the meetings.

Then, I will need your help
in creating the proper setting.

Worf, prepare
your security team.

Yes, sir.

That's not necessary.

But it is prudent.

I prefer to arrive

with the smallest possible
complement.

We do not want to add
to an already tense situation.

If that is your judgment,
so be it.

We're here to provide
whatever service you require.

Thank you, Captain.

There.

Beam us down to that hilltop

and inform the factions
to join us.

The time for killing
has come to an end.

Phasers on stun, Mr. Worf.

You won't need those.

I'm sure we won't.

Energize.

Yes, this will do.

It is important
that we set this up properly.

Commander.

If it is possible

I would like torches here

and here.

Engineering.

This is the away team.

Yes, Commander?

We are going to need your help.

I thought you might.

We would like two torches.

Head high?

And what else?

A table here.

Describe it.

Three-sided

and if possible

made to resemble
indigenous rock.

Did you read that, Geordi?

I did.
That should be no problem.

When will the Emissaries arrive?

Well, it shouldn't be too long.

And how long do you think
the negotiations will take?

They won't go quickly.

They're coming, Commander.

The first few minutes
will be very tense.

Please stay calm

and do not respond,
even if you are provoked.

We'll do our best.

Who is Riva?

I am Riva.

Be at ease.

I commend you both.

To come here proves

not only your courage,
but your wisdom.

Please, give this conference
a chance.

I have no magic.

You have been fighting
all your lives.

You have known only...

No! No, never!

Never! Death first!

Riva!

Death!

Don't!

Traitor!

No. Wait.

Wait.

Away team to Enterprise.

Beam us up now.

His words are not mine.

Please, Riva.

We need you.

We need you!

How did this happen?

A total surprise.

Apparently, a member
of one of the factions

didn't like the idea of peace.

I don't understand
what you're trying to say.

Counselor.

Riva, go slowly.

Slowly.

Can you write it out?

I am so sorry

that your friends were killed.

I'm sorry, l-I don't know

what you are
trying to tell me.

We have to find some way
to communicate with him.

Data, he knows some kind
of gestural language.

Find out

which one and learn it.

Aye, sir.

Counselor, take him to Sick Bay.

Maybe Pulaski can help.

Listen to me!

You are not alone!

Do you understand?

We are all in this
together... now.

Captain's log, supplemental.

We are monitoring increased
military activity on Solais V.

I fear that without Riva

we will be unable
to keep the Solari

from destroying themselves.

How's it going?

I have eliminated

all but five distinct
forms of signing.

I will learn them all.

Computer, show me
gestural language

designation M-9.

Very interesting.

A technique of communication

that is both silent and covert.

It could be very useful.

The use of gestures
and hand signals

predates the spoken word
in most cultures

the major exception being
the Leyrons of Malkus lX

who actually developed

a written language first.

Computer

continue presentation.

Increase.

Increase.

Increase.

Come.

How is our mediator?

The same.

He's withdrawn.

He's very frightened.

All of his life
he's been in control

and now, for the first time

he doesn't have any answers.

The doctor gave him
a complete medical examination.

His condition is hereditary.

His brain can't receive
auditory information.

So all the prosthetics

and surgical techniques
I can use wouldn't work.

I don't know what we can do
to help him.

I can't do anything.

It's up to him

and he's stopped cooperating.

Counselor, couldn't you...?

Confidence

is faith in oneself.

It can't easily be given
by another.

Huh.

You're right, of course.

Come.

Captain,
I have reviewed and stored

five distinct signing languages.

Here is an example of the first.

This is blue.

This is the blue ocean.

This is the blue ocean
at sunset.

This is two people walking
along the beach

by the blue ocean at sunset.

This is two happy people
in love

walking along the beach

by the blue ocean at sunset.

This is two pe...

Enough.

Let's talk to Riva.

Riva.

Riva, Commander Data
has learned your sign language.

Talk to us.

It was my fault.

I am responsible
for their deaths.

In my arrogance

I thought no one could possibly
harm the great Riva.

I am such a fool.

You are not to blame.

What happened
appears to have been

the work of one desperate man.

It may not reflect
the feelings of the others.

They were more
than my interpreters.

They were also my friends.

They were a part of me.

I did not realize
how much a part...

until now.

We have been contacted

by the factions on Solais.

They want to renew negotiations.

I cannot.

I will not.

Don't turn away.

You have a chance
to make some good

come out of this tragedy.

This could be the catalyst
which binds them together.

Someone else will have to speak
with them, not me.

Not after what
I allowed to happen.

How could l?

But Data understands you.

Use him.

Let him explain your words.

When Data speaks for me

can you hear my-my anguish,
my despair?

Data is a fine machine

but he cannot take the place
of my chorus.

It took years
to develop a communication.

That cannot be easily replaced.

The Solari need you.

I cannot help them.

Captain

please take me back to Ramatis.

That is regrettable.

A lot more people
are going to die.

It's possible to install
optical devices

which look like normal eyes

and would still give you

about the same visual range

as the VlSOR.

Done?

You say almost.

How much reduction?

20 percent.

Hmm.

There's another option.

I could attempt to regenerate
your optic nerve

and, with the help
of the replicator

fashion normal eyes.

You would see
like everyone else.

Wait a minute, I was told
that wasn't possible.

I've done it twice

in situations somewhat
similar to yours.

Geordi, it would eliminate
the constant pain you are under.

Why are you hesitating?

Well, when I came to see you

it was to talk
about modifying this.

And now you're saying

it could be possible for me
to have normal vision?

Yes.

I don't know.

I'd be giving up a lot.

There's something else
you must know.

This is a one-shot.

If you decide
to change your mind

there's no going back.

And there are risks.

I can offer choices,
not guarantees.

Well...

this, uh... this is
a lot to think about.

I'll, uh, I'll get
back to you, Doctor.

Thank you.

The Captain is going
to take you back

to Ramatis.

But first, he's
given me permission

to attempt to settle
the conflict

down on Solais.

Yes.

We've come so far
and paid such a terrible price

I must try.

Help me.

You would be better off

without my help.

I have never attempted
anything like this before.

When dealing with two factions

so diametrically opposed

so entrenched in their positions

where do you start?

You want to know if I had
some special technique?

I want to know
anything you can tell me

which could help.

There is no... no trick.

I had no magic.

What about your chorus?

Yes, my chorus was special.

They allowed me to combine
different perceptions.

So there was a trick.

Not really.

My technique

was to look for some thing

no matter...
no matter how small

that was common to both groups

and then to begin a process
where one person or one group

expresses themselves
to each other.

That's very hard to accomplish.

Yes.

But what is even more difficult

is to get each side to listen--

really listen to each other--

and to understand.

This isn't going to be easy
for me.

You are very good with people.

But what I do is different.

The real secret

is turning disadvantage

into advantage.

Why can't you do that?

Why can't you turn
your disadvantage

into an advantage?

That is interesting.

That would give them
something in common.

I do not understand, Counselor.

To what is he referring?

Thank you.

Thank me? Ah.

I will have the Captain
contact them down on the planet

and tell them to prepare
for your return.

There are no life signs
in the immediate area.

All right, stay sharp.

We may have to get out of there
in a hurry.

Set phasers on stun.

Energize.

The area is clear, Commander.

Put the table over there.

Engineering,
this is Commander Riker.

Go ahead, sir.

You can beam the table
and torches down now.

Light the torches

to let them know that I am back.

It may be quite a while
before the Emissaries arrive.

They'll be more cautious
after the last incident.

You may leave
whenever you choose.

I will send out a message
when I am ready to go.

Deanna, I don't understand
what he's going to do.

How can he mediate
without his interpreters?

He won't even be able
to talk to them.

Riva is going to teach them
sign language.

Yes. It is turning
a disadvantage

into an advantage.

Learning sign will be
a part of their process

of learning how to live together
in peace.

While they are learning
how to communicate with Riva

they'll be learning how
to communicate with each other.

And that is the first
and most important aspect

of any relationship.

Counselor, it took me only
moments to learn sign language.

It will take them months.

Time well spent.

These people have been fighting
all of their lives.

They know only hatred,
suspicion and fear.

Even with my chorus

I could not have changed
their attitudes in a day.

We have a chance.

They want these talks
to be successful.

Well, I am still not comfortable
leaving you here alone.

Thank you for your concern.

I will be fine.

And thank you...
for everything.

Enterprise, four to beam up.

Good luck.

First Officer's Log,
Stardate 42479.3.

We leave the Solais system

confident that Riva
will help the Solari

achieve a lasting peace.

Coordinates set, Commander.

Take us out of orbit.

Come.

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

You read me well enough

to sense how I feel about you

and what you do on this ship

but I just wanted
to say the words.

Thank you.

Well done.