1 00:00:03,770 --> 00:00:06,262 ...s0 Harry throws it in gear, floors the gas 2 00:00:06,340 --> 00:00:08,934 and backs us right through a burrito stand. 3 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:11,706 So when are you going to teach me how to drive? 4 00:00:11,778 --> 00:00:13,303 You sure you're ready? 5 00:00:13,380 --> 00:00:15,075 I've piloted starships. 6 00:00:15,148 --> 00:00:17,116 I think I can handle a car. 7 00:00:17,184 --> 00:00:18,913 Ah, you'd be surprised. 8 00:00:18,986 --> 00:00:22,479 The clutch on a '69 Mustang can be pretty tricky. 9 00:00:22,556 --> 00:00:23,546 Take a look. 10 00:00:23,624 --> 00:00:25,956 She's watching us again. 11 00:00:26,026 --> 00:00:27,323 She's working. 12 00:00:27,394 --> 00:00:28,884 Relax. 13 00:00:28,962 --> 00:00:30,828 Dessert? 14 00:00:30,898 --> 00:00:32,423 What is it? 15 00:00:32,499 --> 00:00:35,230 Some cheese I prepared for our Kadi guest. 16 00:00:35,302 --> 00:00:36,736 Tell me what you think. 17 00:00:42,342 --> 00:00:44,071 It's a little bland. 18 00:00:44,144 --> 00:00:45,236 Just a little? 19 00:00:45,312 --> 00:00:46,575 Oh, that's bad. 20 00:00:46,647 --> 00:00:48,240 The Kadi don't approve of spices... 21 00:00:48,315 --> 00:00:50,113 anything that might inflame the senses. 22 00:00:50,183 --> 00:00:52,481 You're talking this mission very seriously. 23 00:00:52,553 --> 00:00:53,987 The Kadi are easily offended. 24 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:56,113 The Captain's leaving their representative 25 00:00:56,189 --> 00:00:58,521 entirely in my hands while she's at the colony. 26 00:00:58,592 --> 00:01:00,856 I'm sure you're up to it, Ambassador. 27 00:01:00,928 --> 00:01:02,259 I hope so. 28 00:01:04,264 --> 00:01:06,596 She's watching us again. 29 00:01:06,667 --> 00:01:08,635 You're imagining things. 30 00:01:08,702 --> 00:01:10,329 I don't think so. 31 00:01:10,404 --> 00:01:11,929 B'Elanna. 32 00:01:14,274 --> 00:01:15,935 Enjoying the view? 33 00:01:16,009 --> 00:01:17,272 Explain. 34 00:01:17,344 --> 00:01:19,369 You've been staring at us all night. 35 00:01:19,446 --> 00:01:22,245 In fact, you were following us yesterday 36 00:01:22,316 --> 00:01:23,841 when we were walking to Engineering, 37 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,043 and the day before, 38 00:01:25,118 --> 00:01:27,314 when I was waiting for Tom outside the Shuttle Bay. 39 00:01:27,387 --> 00:01:28,548 You are correct. 40 00:01:28,622 --> 00:01:32,286 I have been observing you as part of my research 41 00:01:32,359 --> 00:01:34,327 on human mating behavior. 42 00:01:36,063 --> 00:01:38,964 "Stardate 52647, 1400 hours. 43 00:01:39,066 --> 00:01:44,095 "Subjects quarrel in corridor outside female's quarters. 44 00:01:44,171 --> 00:01:47,232 "Male returns with 12 flowering plant stems-- 45 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:48,900 "species Rosa rubifolia-- 46 00:01:48,976 --> 00:01:51,570 "effecting a cessation of hostilities. 47 00:01:51,645 --> 00:01:56,981 Stardate 52648 0300 hours. Intimate relations resume..." 48 00:01:57,117 --> 00:01:58,414 How the hell do you know 49 00:01:58,485 --> 00:02:00,385 when we're having intimate relations? 50 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:02,218 There is no one on Deck 9, Section 12 51 00:02:02,289 --> 00:02:04,758 who doesn't know when you're having intimate relations. 52 00:02:04,825 --> 00:02:05,758 Is there a problem? 53 00:02:05,826 --> 00:02:07,555 I want all the data you've collected. 54 00:02:07,628 --> 00:02:09,653 I haven't completed the study. 55 00:02:09,730 --> 00:02:10,891 Then study this-- 56 00:02:10,964 --> 00:02:12,523 Borg provokes Klingon. 57 00:02:12,599 --> 00:02:14,397 Klingon breaks Borg nose. 58 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:15,299 B'Elanna... 59 00:02:15,369 --> 00:02:16,632 Call Sick Bay. 60 00:02:16,703 --> 00:02:19,035 Tell them there's about to be a medical emergency. 61 00:02:19,106 --> 00:02:20,335 B'Elanna, let's go have a nightcap. 62 00:02:20,407 --> 00:02:21,670 This time, you've crossed the line. 63 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:18,754 I've read B'Elanna's report. 64 00:04:18,825 --> 00:04:20,623 Needless to say, I was surprised. 65 00:04:20,694 --> 00:04:22,856 I was careful not to violate protocols. 66 00:04:22,929 --> 00:04:24,055 That's not the point. 67 00:04:24,131 --> 00:04:26,327 This is a starship, not a nature preserve. 68 00:04:27,667 --> 00:04:29,396 Oh, I'm missing a pip. 69 00:04:29,469 --> 00:04:32,530 You asked me to broaden my knowledge of human behavior. 70 00:04:32,606 --> 00:04:33,937 I'm not questioning your goals, Seven... 71 00:04:34,007 --> 00:04:34,940 Oh. 72 00:04:35,008 --> 00:04:35,941 It's your methods. 73 00:04:36,009 --> 00:04:37,841 You shouldn't be taking field notes on the crew. 74 00:04:37,911 --> 00:04:39,879 Help me with this, will you, please? 75 00:04:42,015 --> 00:04:44,450 Have you ever considered trying it yourself? 76 00:04:44,518 --> 00:04:46,850 Romance, I mean. 77 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:50,754 I do not require a romantic relationship. 78 00:04:50,824 --> 00:04:53,191 So why did you collect 30,000 gigaquads 79 00:04:53,260 --> 00:04:54,921 of data on the subject? 80 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:56,759 I'm late. 81 00:04:59,800 --> 00:05:02,292 I missed this on my first pass through their database. 82 00:05:02,369 --> 00:05:04,360 Kadi monks only wash with purified water, 83 00:05:04,437 --> 00:05:05,632 so sonic showers are out. 84 00:05:05,705 --> 00:05:07,173 I've already equipped his quarters 85 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:10,175 with an ablutionary fountain built to their specifications. 86 00:05:10,243 --> 00:05:11,711 They observe eight daily services. 87 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:13,143 Noted. 88 00:05:13,213 --> 00:05:14,578 Show the ambassador our best side, Neelix. 89 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:16,116 I don't want him going back to his superiors 90 00:05:16,183 --> 00:05:18,151 with tales of how immoral we are. 91 00:05:20,020 --> 00:05:21,419 Energize. 92 00:05:30,497 --> 00:05:32,261 The ritual greeting. 93 00:05:34,568 --> 00:05:36,662 Travelers who have left the sanctity 94 00:05:36,736 --> 00:05:38,932 of their home and family, 95 00:05:39,005 --> 00:05:40,837 we welcome you into our home... 96 00:05:40,907 --> 00:05:42,773 our family. 97 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:45,744 Accept these symbols of our purity 98 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:47,576 and the Goddess Mother's blessing. 99 00:05:55,622 --> 00:05:57,112 Commander Tuvok, the senior officer 100 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:58,783 who will accompany me, 101 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:00,953 and Mr. Neelix, who will familiarize your ambassador 102 00:06:01,061 --> 00:06:02,051 with Voyager. 103 00:06:02,128 --> 00:06:06,190 Tomin is an excellent judge of character. 104 00:06:06,266 --> 00:06:08,064 He'll help us determine whether your crew is worthy 105 00:06:08,134 --> 00:06:10,398 of receiving our minerals. 106 00:06:10,470 --> 00:06:12,302 He's in very good hands. 107 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:15,637 It is time to welcome you to our home. 108 00:06:31,591 --> 00:06:33,525 This way, Ambassador. 109 00:06:38,298 --> 00:06:40,562 Voyager's an Intrepid-class starship 110 00:06:40,634 --> 00:06:41,760 with a crew of 146, 111 00:06:41,835 --> 00:06:43,894 designed for long-term exploration. 112 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:47,372 I thought we'd start with a tour of our primary systems. 113 00:06:47,440 --> 00:06:48,930 First stop-- Engineering. 114 00:06:49,009 --> 00:06:50,670 I was hoping I might sample 115 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:53,907 a food item I noted earlier in your data files. 116 00:06:53,980 --> 00:06:55,573 "Hasperat"? 117 00:06:55,649 --> 00:06:57,515 It's a Bajoran dish. 118 00:06:57,584 --> 00:06:58,949 Very spicy. 119 00:06:59,019 --> 00:07:01,886 I believe that your dietary protocols prohibit 120 00:07:01,955 --> 00:07:03,582 flavorful foods. 121 00:07:03,657 --> 00:07:06,354 I want to broaden my palate while I'm here 122 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:09,020 in the interests of better understanding. 123 00:07:09,095 --> 00:07:12,463 In that case, first stop-- Mess Hall. 124 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:16,596 Your cortical implants are operating 125 00:07:16,670 --> 00:07:17,796 at peak efficiency. 126 00:07:17,871 --> 00:07:19,305 Nanoprobe levels stable. 127 00:07:19,372 --> 00:07:20,635 Complaints? 128 00:07:20,707 --> 00:07:21,902 None. 129 00:07:22,042 --> 00:07:24,374 I heard about the Mess Hall incident. 130 00:07:24,444 --> 00:07:28,244 This crew can be very efficient at disseminating information 131 00:07:28,315 --> 00:07:29,805 when they choose to be. 132 00:07:29,883 --> 00:07:33,376 They say gossip travels faster than warp speed. 133 00:07:33,453 --> 00:07:35,581 So why were you studying Tom and B'Elanna? 134 00:07:35,655 --> 00:07:38,090 Scientific curiosity. 135 00:07:38,158 --> 00:07:39,853 Are you sure? 136 00:07:39,926 --> 00:07:43,885 Perhaps there's a reason that hasn't occurred to you. 137 00:07:43,964 --> 00:07:45,693 You're a woman, Seven. 138 00:07:45,765 --> 00:07:48,496 Is that an observation or a diagnosis? 139 00:07:48,568 --> 00:07:50,195 A simple biological fact... 140 00:07:50,270 --> 00:07:52,864 with repercussions that are hard to deny. 141 00:07:52,939 --> 00:07:55,431 What is your proposed treatment? 142 00:07:55,508 --> 00:07:57,408 Perhaps you should consider 143 00:07:57,477 --> 00:08:00,344 expanding your research to the realm of dating. 144 00:08:00,413 --> 00:08:01,676 "Dating." 145 00:08:01,748 --> 00:08:03,409 You mean procreation. 146 00:08:03,483 --> 00:08:04,507 One step at a time. 147 00:08:04,584 --> 00:08:05,881 Dating is a human ritual 148 00:08:06,019 --> 00:08:08,386 wherein two people share a social activity-- 149 00:08:08,455 --> 00:08:09,752 get to know each other. 150 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:12,417 In time, it can lead to a romantic involvement 151 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:15,621 and eventually, if all goes well, even marriage. 152 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,459 One step at a time. 153 00:08:17,530 --> 00:08:21,364 This could be an important stage in your social development. 154 00:08:21,434 --> 00:08:22,765 It's worth exploring. 155 00:08:22,836 --> 00:08:26,136 The Captain would seem to agree. 156 00:08:26,206 --> 00:08:28,334 How shall I proceed? 157 00:08:28,408 --> 00:08:29,807 You mean, we. 158 00:08:29,876 --> 00:08:31,071 I'll prepare a lesson plan. 159 00:08:31,144 --> 00:08:32,703 Meet me on Holodeck 2 in one hour. 160 00:08:32,779 --> 00:08:35,146 Most women start dating a little younger than you, 161 00:08:35,215 --> 00:08:36,478 but better late than never. 162 00:08:43,423 --> 00:08:46,051 I've prepared an introduction. 163 00:08:46,126 --> 00:08:49,323 I call it "Love Amid the Stars." 164 00:08:51,264 --> 00:08:53,596 The Milky Way. 165 00:08:53,666 --> 00:08:55,634 Home to thousands of humanoid species 166 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:59,104 and countless courtship rituals. 167 00:08:59,172 --> 00:09:04,076 Klingon males initiate courtship by biting the female. 168 00:09:05,378 --> 00:09:08,575 Here we see two Bolians getting to know one another. 169 00:09:08,648 --> 00:09:09,979 The courtship rituals of some species 170 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:12,849 remain shrouded in mystery. 171 00:09:12,919 --> 00:09:15,354 For example, Species 8472 172 00:09:15,422 --> 00:09:19,325 appears to have as many as five sexes. 173 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:21,588 Bystanders better keep their distance. 174 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:25,857 Of course, the species 175 00:09:25,932 --> 00:09:28,230 you're most likely to interact with is human, 176 00:09:28,301 --> 00:09:31,100 so without further ado, Lesson One-- "First Contact." 177 00:09:31,171 --> 00:09:32,263 There are any number of ways 178 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:34,432 humans can meet prospective mates. 179 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:38,000 Here we see the "chance encounter." 180 00:09:38,078 --> 00:09:42,311 Equally common is the "formal introduction." 181 00:09:42,382 --> 00:09:44,510 When first contact is successful, 182 00:09:44,584 --> 00:09:46,382 romance quickly ensues 183 00:09:46,453 --> 00:09:48,421 and, in the happiest of circumstances, 184 00:09:48,488 --> 00:09:49,922 procreation. 185 00:09:50,990 --> 00:09:52,924 Here we see how fortress ovum 186 00:09:53,059 --> 00:09:56,393 is besieged by countless little warriors. 187 00:09:56,463 --> 00:09:58,124 Doctor, I am familiar 188 00:09:58,198 --> 00:10:00,724 with the physiological processes of sexuality. 189 00:10:02,202 --> 00:10:03,465 Well... 190 00:10:03,536 --> 00:10:04,935 then let's skip ahead 191 00:10:05,071 --> 00:10:07,904 to the first of the practical exercises. 192 00:10:07,974 --> 00:10:11,035 Lesson Two-- "Encounter in a Public Place." 193 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:15,173 Computer, initiate holo-program Paris 3. 194 00:10:15,248 --> 00:10:17,046 Our location? 195 00:10:17,117 --> 00:10:19,085 Chez Sandrine. 196 00:10:19,152 --> 00:10:21,849 It's on Earth in a city called Marseilles. 197 00:10:21,921 --> 00:10:24,447 Ensign Paris whiled away a good portion 198 00:10:24,524 --> 00:10:26,151 of his Academy years here-- 199 00:10:26,226 --> 00:10:29,787 no doubt to the detriment of his scholastic performance. 200 00:10:29,863 --> 00:10:31,490 Now, pull up a bar stool 201 00:10:31,564 --> 00:10:36,661 and pretend you've come here to meet the man of your dreams. 202 00:10:39,539 --> 00:10:41,200 "Hi, there." 203 00:10:41,274 --> 00:10:42,537 "Hello." 204 00:10:42,609 --> 00:10:44,475 "Come here often?" 205 00:10:44,544 --> 00:10:46,342 "This is my first time." 206 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:47,709 "You must be new in town. 207 00:10:47,780 --> 00:10:49,612 How do you like the south of France?" 208 00:10:49,682 --> 00:10:51,081 "It is very quaint-- 209 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:53,643 exactly as I've always pictured it." 210 00:10:53,720 --> 00:10:55,381 "May I buy you a drink?" 211 00:10:55,455 --> 00:10:57,856 I don't require a liquid supplement 212 00:10:57,924 --> 00:10:58,857 at this time. 213 00:10:58,925 --> 00:11:00,723 You're not giving this a fair chance. 214 00:11:00,793 --> 00:11:02,591 This exercise is pointless. 215 00:11:02,662 --> 00:11:03,686 It may seem pointless, 216 00:11:03,763 --> 00:11:05,629 but small talk is a vital dating skill. 217 00:11:05,698 --> 00:11:08,690 It helps to establish a rapport with your companion. 218 00:11:08,768 --> 00:11:10,827 Perhaps there's something to be said 219 00:11:10,904 --> 00:11:12,668 for assimilation after all. 220 00:11:12,739 --> 00:11:16,266 All right. Why don't you try your own approach on... 221 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:18,174 that gentleman over there. 222 00:11:19,946 --> 00:11:22,108 Go ahead. 223 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:23,911 Very well. 224 00:11:30,523 --> 00:11:33,959 - Hello. - Hello. 225 00:11:34,093 --> 00:11:35,356 May I buy you a drink? 226 00:11:35,428 --> 00:11:38,489 Uh... sure. 227 00:11:38,565 --> 00:11:40,192 Steven Price. 228 00:11:43,469 --> 00:11:45,961 And... and you are? 229 00:11:46,072 --> 00:11:49,064 Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of... 230 00:11:49,142 --> 00:11:50,735 You may call me Seven. 231 00:11:50,810 --> 00:11:54,246 Seven... that's-that's an unusual name. 232 00:11:54,314 --> 00:11:56,908 Uh, please, have a seat. 233 00:12:06,159 --> 00:12:09,288 Looks like Sandrine's is under new management. 234 00:12:09,362 --> 00:12:11,091 Who deleted my pool table? 235 00:12:11,164 --> 00:12:13,531 Shh. School is in session. 236 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,364 More social lessons? 237 00:12:15,435 --> 00:12:18,336 Watch. You might learn something. 238 00:12:20,573 --> 00:12:21,802 Curious jewelry. 239 00:12:21,874 --> 00:12:23,433 It's a Borg implant. 240 00:12:23,509 --> 00:12:24,601 I was a drone. 241 00:12:24,677 --> 00:12:26,509 Oh, so then it's a family heirloom. 242 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:29,048 Borg do not have families. 243 00:12:29,115 --> 00:12:30,344 They have unimatrices. 244 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:33,386 Well, in that case, why don't you tell me 245 00:12:33,453 --> 00:12:35,251 about your... Unimatrix. 246 00:12:35,321 --> 00:12:37,653 They're hitting it off, don't you think? 247 00:12:37,724 --> 00:12:39,055 He's a hologram. 248 00:12:39,125 --> 00:12:40,524 Your point? 249 00:12:40,593 --> 00:12:43,528 Well, you programmed him to interact with Seven. 250 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,963 Real people don't respond the same way. 251 00:12:46,032 --> 00:12:48,091 Under my guidance, she'll be dating real people 252 00:12:48,167 --> 00:12:50,101 in no time. 253 00:12:50,169 --> 00:12:52,695 You're teaching Seven how to date? 254 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:56,940 Talk about the blind leading the blind. 255 00:12:57,010 --> 00:12:59,741 I've had my share of romantic encounters. 256 00:12:59,812 --> 00:13:01,473 Hmm. 257 00:13:01,547 --> 00:13:04,209 Are you implying that Seven couldn't get a date? 258 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:05,547 What, are you kidding? 259 00:13:05,618 --> 00:13:07,814 Half the men on this ship would jump at the chance. 260 00:13:07,887 --> 00:13:09,480 But getting a date is one thing. 261 00:13:09,555 --> 00:13:11,785 Keeping it from turning into a disaster is another. 262 00:13:11,858 --> 00:13:15,226 I have every confidence in her social skills. 263 00:13:17,497 --> 00:13:18,760 Well, fine. 264 00:13:18,831 --> 00:13:20,321 Let's say you get her a date. 265 00:13:20,400 --> 00:13:21,492 This is the holodeck. 266 00:13:21,567 --> 00:13:23,399 The cards are stacked in her favor. 267 00:13:23,469 --> 00:13:25,870 But if you want to really put her to the test, 268 00:13:25,938 --> 00:13:27,770 you have to do it in the real world, 269 00:13:27,840 --> 00:13:29,239 where anything can happen. 270 00:13:30,743 --> 00:13:32,609 Mr. Neelix is hosting a reception 271 00:13:32,679 --> 00:13:35,114 for the Kadi Ambassador on Thursday night. 272 00:13:35,181 --> 00:13:37,377 Not only will Seven arrive with a date, 273 00:13:37,450 --> 00:13:40,579 she will have him eating out of the palm of her hand. 274 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,781 Put your latinum where your mouth is. 275 00:13:42,855 --> 00:13:45,119 If Seven brings a date to the reception 276 00:13:45,191 --> 00:13:47,751 and leaves with the same date on good terms 277 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,955 without causing a diplomatic incident, 278 00:13:50,029 --> 00:13:53,431 I will work double shifts in Sick Bay for the next month. 279 00:13:53,499 --> 00:13:54,967 And if she fails? 280 00:13:55,068 --> 00:13:56,399 I get a month off. 281 00:13:56,469 --> 00:13:58,096 It's a bet. 282 00:14:01,708 --> 00:14:03,836 Where are you going? 283 00:14:03,910 --> 00:14:05,901 Our small talk is terminated. 284 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:09,514 I have mastered this exercise. 285 00:14:09,582 --> 00:14:11,346 We can proceed to the next. 286 00:14:11,417 --> 00:14:12,407 If I were you, 287 00:14:12,485 --> 00:14:15,614 I'd start looking for somebody to fill in for me. 288 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:30,530 One Katarian pudding. 289 00:14:31,804 --> 00:14:33,272 Mm-hmm. 290 00:14:34,974 --> 00:14:36,066 Ah. 291 00:14:38,144 --> 00:14:40,579 Mmm! 292 00:14:40,646 --> 00:14:44,173 Ah, the texture is so frothy. 293 00:14:44,250 --> 00:14:46,947 It seems to be evaporating in my mouth. 294 00:14:47,019 --> 00:14:48,885 The recipe includes a catalytic agent 295 00:14:48,955 --> 00:14:50,684 designed to do just that. 296 00:14:50,757 --> 00:14:52,282 Mmm. 297 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:55,055 If we don't hurry, we'll miss Lieutenant Torres. 298 00:14:55,128 --> 00:14:56,789 She's been waiting half an hour. 299 00:14:56,863 --> 00:14:57,955 You're right. 300 00:14:58,097 --> 00:15:00,759 Engineering. Your warp core. 301 00:15:00,833 --> 00:15:02,995 I must see that. 302 00:15:06,973 --> 00:15:09,635 In our society, males and females work separately. 303 00:15:09,709 --> 00:15:11,677 But I can see the wisdom of your approach. 304 00:15:11,744 --> 00:15:16,682 Promotes a more stimulating environment. 305 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,082 It's time for third prayer. 306 00:15:20,153 --> 00:15:21,917 Yes, it is. 307 00:15:22,054 --> 00:15:24,216 But I think I can forego this service 308 00:15:24,290 --> 00:15:26,816 and perform the appropriate penance later. 309 00:15:26,893 --> 00:15:29,453 It's more important 310 00:15:29,529 --> 00:15:34,091 that I continue exploring your culture. 311 00:15:34,167 --> 00:15:35,328 Perhaps another dessert. 312 00:15:38,070 --> 00:15:39,469 Good morning. 313 00:15:39,539 --> 00:15:42,167 It's time for Lesson Three-- 314 00:15:42,241 --> 00:15:43,640 "Getting to Know You." 315 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:44,733 Elaborate. 316 00:15:44,811 --> 00:15:47,143 The key to finding a compatible partner 317 00:15:47,213 --> 00:15:50,308 is learning how to share your interests and goals. 318 00:15:50,383 --> 00:15:52,215 We'll start with hobbies. 319 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,549 What do you do with your spare time? 320 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:56,486 Regenerate. 321 00:15:56,556 --> 00:15:57,785 Uh-huh. 322 00:15:57,857 --> 00:16:00,952 Tell me about your tastes, your likes and dislikes. 323 00:16:01,060 --> 00:16:03,154 I dislike irrelevant conversations. 324 00:16:03,229 --> 00:16:06,130 Okay. Which brings us to "goals." 325 00:16:06,199 --> 00:16:08,759 What do you want out of life? 326 00:16:08,835 --> 00:16:09,893 Perfection. 327 00:16:09,969 --> 00:16:12,233 Perfection is a laudable goal for oneself, 328 00:16:12,305 --> 00:16:14,330 but you can't expect it from others. 329 00:16:14,407 --> 00:16:17,536 I learned that lesson myself when I was first activated. 330 00:16:17,610 --> 00:16:20,511 One of the ways I adapted was to pursue 331 00:16:20,580 --> 00:16:24,847 interests people could identify with. 332 00:16:24,917 --> 00:16:26,282 Holo-photography, for example. 333 00:16:26,352 --> 00:16:27,581 Opera. 334 00:16:27,653 --> 00:16:30,179 Music does have intriguing mathematical properties. 335 00:16:30,256 --> 00:16:31,519 Excellent. 336 00:16:31,591 --> 00:16:33,184 Perhaps we can mold this curiosity 337 00:16:33,259 --> 00:16:34,192 into an interest-- 338 00:16:34,260 --> 00:16:36,558 something you can share with others. 339 00:16:36,629 --> 00:16:39,394 Let's see how much you know. 340 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:42,894 Here we see... 341 00:16:42,969 --> 00:16:45,734 A basic musical phrase in the major mode. 342 00:16:45,805 --> 00:16:49,036 I've done a preliminary study of the topic. 343 00:16:49,108 --> 00:16:51,372 Sing it for me. 344 00:16:53,246 --> 00:16:58,741 La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. 345 00:16:58,818 --> 00:17:03,881 Seven, has anyone ever told you you have a beautiful voice? 346 00:17:03,956 --> 00:17:04,889 It's a true gift. 347 00:17:04,991 --> 00:17:06,584 The gift is from the collective-- 348 00:17:06,659 --> 00:17:08,855 a vocal subprocessor designed to facilitate 349 00:17:08,928 --> 00:17:11,124 the sonic interface with Borg transponders. 350 00:17:11,197 --> 00:17:14,599 Let's try something a little more challenging. 351 00:17:14,667 --> 00:17:17,659 "You Are My Sunshine." 352 00:17:17,737 --> 00:17:19,899 It's a simple melody from Earth's 20th century. 353 00:17:19,972 --> 00:17:21,736 A good piece for beginners. 354 00:17:21,807 --> 00:17:23,241 Sing. 355 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:30,613 The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping 356 00:17:30,683 --> 00:17:35,018 I dreamed I held you in my arms. 357 00:17:35,087 --> 00:17:37,317 That was... flawless, 358 00:17:37,390 --> 00:17:40,325 but try putting a little more emotion into it. 359 00:17:40,393 --> 00:17:41,451 Like this. 360 00:17:43,296 --> 00:17:49,565 When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken 361 00:17:49,635 --> 00:17:56,166 And I hung my head and cried. 362 00:17:56,242 --> 00:18:00,770 See? Computer, add instrumental accompaniment. 363 00:18:02,281 --> 00:18:04,113 On to the chorus. 364 00:18:04,183 --> 00:18:06,277 Together now. 365 00:18:06,352 --> 00:18:11,381 You are my sunshine, my only sunshine 366 00:18:11,457 --> 00:18:16,657 You make me happy when skies are gray 367 00:18:16,729 --> 00:18:21,895 You'll never know, dear, how much I love you 368 00:18:22,034 --> 00:18:27,063 Please don't take my sunshine away 369 00:18:27,139 --> 00:18:32,703 You are my sunshine, my only sunshine 370 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:37,511 You make me happy when skies are gray 371 00:18:37,583 --> 00:18:38,846 You'll never know, dear 372 00:18:38,918 --> 00:18:42,855 How much I love you 373 00:18:42,922 --> 00:18:48,759 Please don't take my sunshine away. 374 00:18:58,404 --> 00:18:59,633 Seven, I need the data 375 00:18:59,705 --> 00:19:01,867 from those last two astrometric scans. 376 00:19:01,941 --> 00:19:02,874 In a moment. 377 00:19:03,009 --> 00:19:05,774 That looks like the crew manifest. 378 00:19:05,845 --> 00:19:08,746 The Doctor asked me to pick a suitable candidate. 379 00:19:08,814 --> 00:19:09,747 For what? 380 00:19:09,815 --> 00:19:13,046 Lesson Ten-- "The First Date." 381 00:19:13,119 --> 00:19:16,145 Your... first date? 382 00:19:16,222 --> 00:19:17,621 I've narrowed the list to two crewmen 383 00:19:17,690 --> 00:19:19,852 based on work performance and compatible interests. 384 00:19:19,925 --> 00:19:22,257 I didn't know you had any interests. 385 00:19:22,328 --> 00:19:23,818 Neither did I, 386 00:19:23,896 --> 00:19:27,491 but, apparently, they include astronomy, quantum mechanics 387 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:28,533 and music. 388 00:19:28,601 --> 00:19:30,399 I play the clarinet, you know. 389 00:19:30,469 --> 00:19:33,871 You are not one of the candidates, Ensign. 390 00:19:33,939 --> 00:19:35,270 Oh. 391 00:19:36,342 --> 00:19:40,802 Well, maybe I can help you pick Mr. Right. 392 00:19:40,880 --> 00:19:44,544 Ensign Bronowsky, assigned to the Airponics Bay. 393 00:19:44,617 --> 00:19:46,551 His work record is flawless and he plays the accordion. 394 00:19:46,619 --> 00:19:47,916 Badly, very badly. 395 00:19:48,020 --> 00:19:49,454 He's got no sense of humor. 396 00:19:51,824 --> 00:19:54,521 Lieutenant Chapman, Structural Engineering. 397 00:19:54,593 --> 00:19:56,459 Chapman's a nice guy. 398 00:19:56,529 --> 00:19:59,123 We worked together on an away mission. 399 00:19:59,198 --> 00:20:01,257 He seemed efficient. 400 00:20:05,237 --> 00:20:07,934 Robertson, if that's you, I need an isolinear spanner. 401 00:20:08,007 --> 00:20:08,940 It is not. 402 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:10,668 Ooh. 403 00:20:11,744 --> 00:20:12,939 I apologize, Lieutenant. 404 00:20:13,079 --> 00:20:14,638 I didn't mean to startle you. 405 00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:16,148 No, my fault. 406 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:18,411 You need something? 407 00:20:18,484 --> 00:20:19,952 Your presence is required... 408 00:20:20,052 --> 00:20:22,783 ...er, rather, it is requested tonight. 409 00:20:22,855 --> 00:20:24,789 1900 hours, Holodeck 2. 410 00:20:24,857 --> 00:20:26,916 Another Engineering simulation? 411 00:20:26,992 --> 00:20:28,482 Dinner. 412 00:20:28,561 --> 00:20:30,290 "Dinner"? 413 00:20:30,362 --> 00:20:32,694 The consumption of nutritional biomatter. 414 00:20:32,765 --> 00:20:34,961 No, I know what dinner is. 415 00:20:35,101 --> 00:20:37,968 I just... 416 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:40,937 Are you asking me to join you? 417 00:20:41,006 --> 00:20:42,440 Yes. 418 00:20:44,777 --> 00:20:45,972 State your response. 419 00:20:46,112 --> 00:20:48,672 Okay. 420 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:50,375 Yes. 421 00:20:50,449 --> 00:20:52,110 Please be punctual. 422 00:20:52,184 --> 00:20:54,209 I will. Thanks. 423 00:20:54,286 --> 00:20:56,880 A dropped tool can be a workplace hazard. 424 00:20:56,956 --> 00:20:58,481 Be more careful next time. 425 00:21:01,460 --> 00:21:04,555 Seven, please state the nature of the medical emergency. 426 00:21:04,630 --> 00:21:05,927 I have a date. 427 00:21:20,179 --> 00:21:21,305 Sorry I'm late. 428 00:21:21,380 --> 00:21:22,541 It's quite all right. 429 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:25,380 In fact, why don't you take the day off... 430 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:26,384 relax? 431 00:21:26,452 --> 00:21:28,216 Those double shifts are going to take 432 00:21:28,287 --> 00:21:29,049 a lot out of you. 433 00:21:29,121 --> 00:21:30,054 Oh? 434 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:32,147 Seven of Nine has a date tonight. 435 00:21:32,224 --> 00:21:33,851 If all goes well, as I'm sure it will, 436 00:21:33,926 --> 00:21:36,657 he'll accompany her to the reception tomorrow. 437 00:21:36,729 --> 00:21:39,061 Who'd she pick? 438 00:21:39,131 --> 00:21:40,656 Lieutenant William Chapman. 439 00:21:41,734 --> 00:21:42,667 Chapman! 440 00:21:42,735 --> 00:21:43,668 Good luck. 441 00:21:43,736 --> 00:21:45,101 What's that supposed to mean? 442 00:21:45,171 --> 00:21:47,435 He's renowned for being nervous around women. 443 00:21:47,506 --> 00:21:48,473 So? 444 00:21:48,541 --> 00:21:49,633 Are you kidding? 445 00:21:49,708 --> 00:21:51,073 Seven's dominant personality 446 00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:52,975 will have him running for the airlock 447 00:21:53,045 --> 00:21:53,978 before dessert. 448 00:21:54,046 --> 00:21:55,536 Seven may seem intimidating, 449 00:21:55,614 --> 00:21:58,811 but that's only a reaction to the way people treat her. 450 00:21:58,884 --> 00:22:00,648 In fact, she's... 451 00:22:00,719 --> 00:22:03,313 an efficient and charming young woman. 452 00:22:03,389 --> 00:22:05,323 Efficient-- I'll give you that-- 453 00:22:05,391 --> 00:22:06,654 but charming? 454 00:22:06,725 --> 00:22:08,921 Most people don't take the time to look 455 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:10,189 beyond her exterior. 456 00:22:10,262 --> 00:22:12,924 Did you know she has a lovely singing voice? 457 00:22:13,065 --> 00:22:15,534 Uh, no, I didn't, but then again, 458 00:22:15,601 --> 00:22:17,660 I've never asked her to sing for me. 459 00:22:17,736 --> 00:22:18,931 What are you implying? 460 00:22:19,071 --> 00:22:21,130 Well, it sounds like you're getting 461 00:22:21,207 --> 00:22:23,608 a little infatuated with your star pupil. 462 00:22:24,677 --> 00:22:25,644 "Infatuated"? 463 00:22:25,711 --> 00:22:26,940 That's absurd. 464 00:22:27,046 --> 00:22:28,946 Whatever you say, maestro. 465 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:31,982 It was part of the lesson plan! 466 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:44,325 You're meeting with him in ten minutes, Seven. 467 00:22:44,396 --> 00:22:45,488 Why aren't you ready? 468 00:22:45,564 --> 00:22:46,531 I am. 469 00:22:46,599 --> 00:22:48,067 Aren't we forgetting something? 470 00:22:48,133 --> 00:22:50,966 Lesson Eight-- "Dress for Success." 471 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:52,697 My appearance is sufficient. 472 00:22:52,771 --> 00:22:53,897 Sufficient, yes, 473 00:22:53,973 --> 00:22:56,601 but you could use a little more... panache. 474 00:22:56,675 --> 00:22:59,144 Let's start by doing something different 475 00:22:59,211 --> 00:23:00,474 with your hair. 476 00:23:00,546 --> 00:23:02,913 I don't have much first-hand experience 477 00:23:03,048 --> 00:23:04,516 with this, but, uh... 478 00:23:07,720 --> 00:23:08,915 try... 479 00:23:09,054 --> 00:23:10,886 shaking your head a little bit. 480 00:23:13,225 --> 00:23:15,159 Is this more appropriate? 481 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:17,821 Yes. 482 00:23:17,897 --> 00:23:21,390 When I first designed your dermaplastic garment, 483 00:23:21,467 --> 00:23:24,664 I also tried my hand at some casual attire. 484 00:23:24,737 --> 00:23:27,502 You might want to replicate one of these. 485 00:23:27,573 --> 00:23:28,938 How shall I choose? 486 00:23:29,074 --> 00:23:31,338 I think you'd look very nice in... 487 00:23:31,410 --> 00:23:33,674 this one. 488 00:23:33,746 --> 00:23:37,182 I am uncertain how to wear such a garment. 489 00:23:37,249 --> 00:23:38,512 Assist me. 490 00:23:38,584 --> 00:23:40,313 Oh, I--I'm sure you'll manage. 491 00:23:40,386 --> 00:23:42,047 I'll go prepare the holodeck. 492 00:23:42,121 --> 00:23:44,556 Remember, the idea is to have fun tonight. 493 00:23:44,623 --> 00:23:47,058 I'll expect a full report in the morning. 494 00:24:15,220 --> 00:24:17,154 You-you look beautiful. 495 00:24:17,222 --> 00:24:18,155 Thank you. 496 00:24:18,223 --> 00:24:19,918 You look... 497 00:24:19,992 --> 00:24:22,654 beautiful as well. 498 00:24:22,728 --> 00:24:23,661 Thank you. 499 00:24:25,064 --> 00:24:27,362 Uh, would you like to sit down? 500 00:24:27,433 --> 00:24:29,527 Where is our designated location? 501 00:24:29,601 --> 00:24:31,228 Best table in the house. 502 00:24:36,575 --> 00:24:38,669 I wasn't sure you'd actually show up. 503 00:24:38,744 --> 00:24:40,269 I requested your presence. 504 00:24:40,346 --> 00:24:41,336 Well, to be honest, 505 00:24:41,413 --> 00:24:44,041 I thought one of my friends put you up to it. 506 00:24:53,592 --> 00:24:55,151 Um... champagne? 507 00:24:55,227 --> 00:24:57,161 Synthehol impairs my cortical function. 508 00:24:57,229 --> 00:24:58,196 Water will suffice. 509 00:24:58,263 --> 00:24:59,992 Mind if I... 510 00:25:01,066 --> 00:25:01,999 Proceed. 511 00:25:02,067 --> 00:25:05,093 I must admit I'm a little nervous. 512 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:06,035 Elaborate. 513 00:25:06,105 --> 00:25:08,631 Oh, um... 514 00:25:08,707 --> 00:25:11,404 let's just say it's been a long time 515 00:25:11,477 --> 00:25:13,707 since I've been out on a date. 516 00:25:13,779 --> 00:25:15,304 I've never been on a date. 517 00:25:15,381 --> 00:25:18,817 As a result, I am experiencing anxiety as well. 518 00:25:18,884 --> 00:25:22,047 Well, I guess that means we've got something in common. 519 00:25:27,126 --> 00:25:28,423 Uh... 520 00:25:30,729 --> 00:25:31,787 Garcon? 521 00:25:34,033 --> 00:25:35,728 Server, report to this station. 522 00:25:35,801 --> 00:25:37,200 We require your assistance. 523 00:26:07,166 --> 00:26:08,258 Problem? 524 00:26:08,333 --> 00:26:11,268 This creature has an exoskeleton. 525 00:26:11,336 --> 00:26:13,270 It's a lobster. 526 00:26:13,338 --> 00:26:15,898 They're a delicacy on Earth. 527 00:26:16,041 --> 00:26:17,338 Try it. 528 00:26:28,687 --> 00:26:32,021 1 will replicate you a new garment. 529 00:26:32,091 --> 00:26:33,354 I'm fine, fine. 530 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:35,325 It's just a little bit of... 531 00:26:35,394 --> 00:26:36,486 exoskeleton. 532 00:26:37,729 --> 00:26:39,458 Maybe we should order dessert. 533 00:26:39,531 --> 00:26:42,228 You wish to accelerate our social encounter? 534 00:26:42,301 --> 00:26:43,928 No, no. I didn't say that. 535 00:26:44,069 --> 00:26:45,833 I'm just, uh... 536 00:26:45,904 --> 00:26:49,340 I'm having a very... interesting evening. 537 00:26:51,243 --> 00:26:52,972 W-would you like to dance? 538 00:26:54,046 --> 00:26:55,946 That activity is covered in Lesson 35. 539 00:26:56,081 --> 00:26:57,378 I haven't reached it yet. 540 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:00,881 Well, I'm not much of a dancer myself... 541 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:02,284 but it might be fun. 542 00:27:02,354 --> 00:27:04,118 As you wish. 543 00:27:13,632 --> 00:27:14,565 Oh... 544 00:27:15,634 --> 00:27:16,601 Relax. 545 00:27:24,543 --> 00:27:25,669 Try to relax. 546 00:27:25,744 --> 00:27:27,143 You seem a little tense. 547 00:27:27,212 --> 00:27:29,909 Relaxation would disrupt my chronographic sequencer. 548 00:27:30,015 --> 00:27:32,416 It allows me to maintain synchronous movement 549 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:33,474 with the music. 550 00:27:33,552 --> 00:27:34,917 That's handy... 551 00:27:35,020 --> 00:27:38,820 but maybe you could ignore your chronographic sequencer 552 00:27:38,891 --> 00:27:40,359 and, uh, let me lead. 553 00:27:46,732 --> 00:27:47,858 That's better. 554 00:28:07,719 --> 00:28:09,517 Oh! 555 00:28:10,923 --> 00:28:11,981 You are damaged. 556 00:28:12,057 --> 00:28:13,320 No... 557 00:28:13,392 --> 00:28:14,689 I'll be all right. 558 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:21,598 You've torn a ligament. 559 00:28:21,667 --> 00:28:24,364 I'm afraid you'll have to report to Sick Bay. 560 00:28:24,436 --> 00:28:25,904 Mr. Paris will treat you. 561 00:28:26,038 --> 00:28:28,302 No need to mention how this happened. 562 00:28:31,710 --> 00:28:33,872 I had a great time, Seven. 563 00:28:33,946 --> 00:28:35,812 Let's do this again... 564 00:28:35,881 --> 00:28:37,076 s-someday. 565 00:28:41,053 --> 00:28:42,145 I have failed. 566 00:28:42,221 --> 00:28:43,484 Nonsense. 567 00:28:43,555 --> 00:28:46,547 Even Romeo and Juliet hit a few snags at first. 568 00:28:46,625 --> 00:28:50,653 Besides, Lieutenant Chapman's not the only lobster in the sea. 569 00:28:50,729 --> 00:28:52,925 I wish to terminate our social lessons. 570 00:28:53,065 --> 00:28:55,932 Just because you didn't achieve perfection 571 00:28:56,034 --> 00:28:59,595 your first time out doesn't mean you should give up. 572 00:28:59,671 --> 00:29:01,867 Dating is a poor means of interaction. 573 00:29:01,940 --> 00:29:03,533 There is far more efficiency 574 00:29:03,609 --> 00:29:05,509 in the way you and I communicate. 575 00:29:05,577 --> 00:29:08,512 We say what we mean simply and directly. 576 00:29:08,580 --> 00:29:12,847 You and I do have a rapport, but we're colleagues. 577 00:29:12,918 --> 00:29:15,285 We're not pursuing romance. 578 00:29:15,354 --> 00:29:16,617 No. 579 00:29:16,688 --> 00:29:18,087 I'm certain you'll be able 580 00:29:18,156 --> 00:29:20,682 to master these basic skills in short order. 581 00:29:20,759 --> 00:29:23,490 My first date was certainly short. 582 00:29:24,863 --> 00:29:26,297 Was that a joke? 583 00:29:26,365 --> 00:29:28,527 Lesson Six-- "Beguiling Banter." 584 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:30,466 Now you're getting the hang of it. 585 00:29:30,535 --> 00:29:33,402 Perhaps this evening doesn't have to end so abruptly. 586 00:29:33,472 --> 00:29:34,701 This may be a good time 587 00:29:34,773 --> 00:29:36,741 to cover Lesson 35-- "Shall We Dance?" 588 00:29:36,808 --> 00:29:39,368 Computer, play "Someone To Watch Over Me" 589 00:29:39,444 --> 00:29:40,707 instrumental only. 590 00:29:44,449 --> 00:29:47,043 We'll begin with some simple steps. 591 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:49,747 Place your left hand on my shoulder 592 00:29:49,821 --> 00:29:52,153 and your right hand in my left. 593 00:29:52,224 --> 00:29:54,659 Now... follow me... 594 00:29:54,726 --> 00:29:56,524 one step at a time. 595 00:30:03,402 --> 00:30:06,531 Don't worry. I don't have any ligaments to tear. 596 00:30:35,901 --> 00:30:37,335 Another drink! 597 00:30:41,273 --> 00:30:42,570 Ambassador! 598 00:30:42,641 --> 00:30:43,972 Neelix! 599 00:30:44,042 --> 00:30:47,239 My friend, my... host... 600 00:30:47,312 --> 00:30:49,371 my... savior. 601 00:30:49,448 --> 00:30:54,682 Neelix, I want you to meet, uh... 602 00:30:54,753 --> 00:30:55,845 Alandra... 603 00:30:57,255 --> 00:30:59,553 and Tria. 604 00:30:59,624 --> 00:31:00,921 What are you doing? 605 00:31:00,992 --> 00:31:03,256 I'm sampling yet another entrée 606 00:31:03,328 --> 00:31:07,356 on the menu of pleasure that you have opened up for me. 607 00:31:07,432 --> 00:31:09,332 I checked today's menu, and they're not on it. 608 00:31:09,401 --> 00:31:10,425 Coffee-- black. 609 00:31:10,502 --> 00:31:13,028 Neelix, I decided to go exploring 610 00:31:13,105 --> 00:31:15,403 and I found your holodecks... 611 00:31:15,474 --> 00:31:17,909 and I discovered this little gem 612 00:31:17,976 --> 00:31:20,877 still simmering in the memory buffer. 613 00:31:20,946 --> 00:31:22,880 We can explore it later. Right now, we've got to get you 614 00:31:22,948 --> 00:31:23,915 to your reception. 615 00:31:25,684 --> 00:31:27,209 Mmm... pungent taste. What is it? 616 00:31:27,285 --> 00:31:28,343 Coffee 617 00:31:28,420 --> 00:31:30,320 and there's plenty more where we're going. 618 00:31:30,389 --> 00:31:32,289 No coffee on our colony. 619 00:31:32,357 --> 00:31:34,689 Nothing to tempt the appetite 620 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:38,060 of even the most weak-willed novitiate. 621 00:31:38,130 --> 00:31:39,962 Neelix, a confession. 622 00:31:40,031 --> 00:31:43,160 I am thinking of leaving the colony-- 623 00:31:43,235 --> 00:31:44,600 joining Voyager. 624 00:31:44,669 --> 00:31:46,933 I want to throw off my vows 625 00:31:47,005 --> 00:31:50,908 and immerse myself in your wonderful culture. 626 00:31:50,976 --> 00:31:52,967 That's just the synthehol talking. 627 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:58,608 No, I've never been more clear-headed about anything. 628 00:31:58,683 --> 00:32:02,551 And I have you to thank. 629 00:32:02,621 --> 00:32:04,646 That's right... there we go... 630 00:32:04,723 --> 00:32:06,987 It's all you... 631 00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:11,362 Hard at work? 632 00:32:11,430 --> 00:32:13,922 Our lessons have disrupted my duties. 633 00:32:14,032 --> 00:32:15,431 Then I suppose you're too busy 634 00:32:15,500 --> 00:32:17,264 to attend the Ambassador's reception. 635 00:32:17,335 --> 00:32:18,825 My presence is not required. 636 00:32:18,904 --> 00:32:21,464 True... but it might be an opportunity for you 637 00:32:21,540 --> 00:32:23,565 to apply your newfound social skills. 638 00:32:23,642 --> 00:32:25,337 Lesson 11-- "Life of the Party." 639 00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:27,139 Exactly. Join me? 640 00:32:27,212 --> 00:32:30,341 Are you asking me on a date? 641 00:32:31,416 --> 00:32:33,180 I suppose I am. 642 00:32:33,251 --> 00:32:34,343 Then I accept. 643 00:32:34,419 --> 00:32:36,649 Is my appearance sufficient? 644 00:32:36,721 --> 00:32:38,621 You look perfect. 645 00:32:45,397 --> 00:32:48,423 How do you bend a hologram's ear? 646 00:32:48,500 --> 00:32:49,661 Use a prism. 647 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:54,966 What did the counselor say to the hologram? 648 00:32:55,073 --> 00:32:56,563 "You're projecting." 649 00:32:56,641 --> 00:32:59,838 This humor... it's a revelation. 650 00:32:59,911 --> 00:33:00,935 Ambassador? 651 00:33:01,012 --> 00:33:01,945 Very good. 652 00:33:02,013 --> 00:33:03,174 Uh... are-are you sure 653 00:33:03,248 --> 00:33:05,615 you wouldn't prefer some more coffee, Ambassador? 654 00:33:05,684 --> 00:33:08,051 Coffee. Mmm, yes. I'll have that, too. 655 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:09,086 Go. 656 00:33:12,757 --> 00:33:15,317 Neelix... is it my imagination 657 00:33:15,393 --> 00:33:17,122 or is our guest of honor drunk? 658 00:33:17,195 --> 00:33:18,458 Commander, I tried. 659 00:33:18,530 --> 00:33:19,793 I had an itinerary. 660 00:33:19,865 --> 00:33:22,800 I even set up a prayer dais in his quarters, 661 00:33:22,868 --> 00:33:25,064 but I just couldn't control him. 662 00:33:25,136 --> 00:33:26,695 The Captain is due back in the morning 663 00:33:26,771 --> 00:33:27,761 with the Kadi Minister. 664 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:28,931 What do I do? 665 00:33:29,074 --> 00:33:30,633 Pray. 666 00:33:38,283 --> 00:33:39,375 Well, well, well. 667 00:33:39,451 --> 00:33:40,816 What do we have here? 668 00:33:40,886 --> 00:33:43,184 Mr. Paris, I believe you know Seven of Nine-- 669 00:33:43,255 --> 00:33:44,518 my date for the evening. 670 00:33:44,589 --> 00:33:45,681 Oh, you don't say? 671 00:33:45,757 --> 00:33:48,351 Well, your last date ended up in Sick Bay. 672 00:33:48,426 --> 00:33:50,895 I hope this one goes a little smoother. 673 00:33:50,962 --> 00:33:53,158 There's no need to be insulting. 674 00:33:53,231 --> 00:33:54,221 It's all right, Doctor. 675 00:33:54,299 --> 00:33:56,427 I believe he is merely engaging in small talk. 676 00:33:56,501 --> 00:33:58,469 May I get either of you gentlemen a drink? 677 00:33:58,537 --> 00:34:00,869 Ah, yes, gin and tonic with a twist. 678 00:34:00,939 --> 00:34:02,100 You know I don't drink. 679 00:34:02,173 --> 00:34:03,875 I don't have the stomach for it. 680 00:34:03,942 --> 00:34:05,706 A well-crafted joke, Doctor. 681 00:34:10,682 --> 00:34:13,879 Impressive. You've actually taught her to be polite. 682 00:34:13,952 --> 00:34:16,114 But don't think you've won our bet. 683 00:34:16,187 --> 00:34:18,519 She was supposed to bring a real date. 684 00:34:18,590 --> 00:34:20,684 Photons and force fields, flesh and blood... 685 00:34:20,759 --> 00:34:22,090 why quibble over details? 686 00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:23,594 I'm just as real as any of you. 687 00:34:23,662 --> 00:34:25,756 Where is that funny man? 688 00:34:25,830 --> 00:34:29,425 Mr. Tomin, please, why don't we sit down? 689 00:34:29,501 --> 00:34:31,595 Ah, there he is-- there he is. 690 00:34:31,670 --> 00:34:33,468 Ensign Paris, tell us 691 00:34:33,538 --> 00:34:36,473 another one of those hologram jokes. 692 00:34:36,541 --> 00:34:38,270 You've been stealing my material? 693 00:34:38,343 --> 00:34:41,176 That guy's so lubricated he'll laugh at anything. 694 00:34:41,246 --> 00:34:42,213 There he is. 695 00:34:42,280 --> 00:34:44,374 The Ambassador of Humor. 696 00:34:46,351 --> 00:34:48,285 I could use a little help here. 697 00:34:48,353 --> 00:34:51,721 Seven, perhaps now would be a good time 698 00:34:51,790 --> 00:34:55,249 to review Lesson 23-- "Toast of the Town." 699 00:34:55,327 --> 00:34:56,761 Very well. 700 00:35:00,799 --> 00:35:03,791 Ladies and gentlemen, I require your attention. 701 00:35:03,868 --> 00:35:05,632 May cultural differences 702 00:35:05,704 --> 00:35:08,901 encourage us to build bridges of understanding. 703 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:11,134 To all that makes us unique. 704 00:35:19,184 --> 00:35:21,016 Who is that extraordinary female? 705 00:35:21,086 --> 00:35:22,212 Seven of Nine. 706 00:35:22,287 --> 00:35:23,880 I want to meet her. 707 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:25,116 Take a number. 708 00:35:25,190 --> 00:35:26,157 That was lovely. 709 00:35:26,224 --> 00:35:27,191 Thank you. 710 00:35:27,258 --> 00:35:29,693 I've got to admit it-- you've done wonders. 711 00:35:29,761 --> 00:35:30,853 All right, you win. 712 00:35:30,929 --> 00:35:32,328 "Win"? 713 00:35:32,397 --> 00:35:33,592 I know when I'm licked. 714 00:35:33,665 --> 00:35:35,656 You tell me when you want me to start those double shifts. 715 00:35:35,734 --> 00:35:37,600 You made a wager regarding me? 716 00:35:37,669 --> 00:35:38,602 Clarify. 717 00:35:38,670 --> 00:35:40,195 It's not what you think. 718 00:35:40,271 --> 00:35:42,171 Um, don't blame him. 719 00:35:42,240 --> 00:35:43,674 It was my idea. 720 00:35:43,742 --> 00:35:45,210 I believed your interest 721 00:35:45,276 --> 00:35:47,540 in my social development was sincere, 722 00:35:47,612 --> 00:35:48,943 not motivated by personal gain. 723 00:35:49,014 --> 00:35:50,482 It was sincere. 724 00:35:50,548 --> 00:35:54,348 Clearly, I am not the only one who requires social lessons. 725 00:35:54,419 --> 00:35:57,480 Thank you for a lovely evening. 726 00:36:01,359 --> 00:36:02,690 Hey... 727 00:36:02,761 --> 00:36:06,322 Why don't we go back to my quarters? 728 00:36:06,398 --> 00:36:08,560 I've studied human mating rituals. 729 00:36:08,633 --> 00:36:13,002 Remove your hand or I will remove your arm. 730 00:36:16,941 --> 00:36:19,842 Did you hear what she said to me?! 731 00:36:19,911 --> 00:36:21,538 I am the guest of honor! 732 00:36:21,613 --> 00:36:23,274 Ambassador, it's been a long day. 733 00:36:23,348 --> 00:36:24,907 Maybe you should get some rest. 734 00:36:24,983 --> 00:36:27,680 No! I'm not leaving! 735 00:36:27,752 --> 00:36:30,687 I want another drink! 736 00:36:41,433 --> 00:36:42,867 I thought synthehol wasn't supposed 737 00:36:42,934 --> 00:36:44,163 to have this effect on people. 738 00:36:44,235 --> 00:36:45,293 Most people. 739 00:36:45,370 --> 00:36:47,202 The enzymes that break down synthehol 740 00:36:47,272 --> 00:36:49,036 aren't present in his bloodstream. 741 00:36:49,107 --> 00:36:50,700 Can you counteract the effects? 742 00:36:50,775 --> 00:36:53,210 I can synthesize the enzymes, but that'll take days. 743 00:36:53,278 --> 00:36:55,542 Days? The Captain will be back in the morning. 744 00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:57,479 Maybe he needs a cold shower. 745 00:36:57,549 --> 00:36:59,244 If his superiors find him like this, 746 00:36:59,317 --> 00:37:00,910 he'll be banished from the colony 747 00:37:00,985 --> 00:37:03,682 and our trade agreement will go right out the airlock. 748 00:37:03,755 --> 00:37:05,519 Oh, Seven of mine. 749 00:37:05,590 --> 00:37:08,457 It may be possible to encode some of my nanoprobes 750 00:37:08,526 --> 00:37:10,324 to assimilate the synthehol molecules. 751 00:37:10,395 --> 00:37:11,453 Assimilate me. 752 00:37:11,529 --> 00:37:13,691 There may be some adverse effects. 753 00:37:13,765 --> 00:37:14,857 Please... 754 00:37:14,933 --> 00:37:16,401 But it's worth a try. 755 00:37:16,468 --> 00:37:17,902 The Kadi have rules against 756 00:37:17,969 --> 00:37:20,267 medical procedures that haven't been sanctified. 757 00:37:20,338 --> 00:37:22,329 I'd say he's already violated a few rules. 758 00:37:22,407 --> 00:37:23,499 What's one more? 759 00:37:23,575 --> 00:37:25,907 Either we treat him or he remains intoxicated. 760 00:37:26,010 --> 00:37:27,569 You're his caretaker-- decide. 761 00:37:29,681 --> 00:37:30,842 Nanoprobes. 762 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:40,581 I owe you an apology. 763 00:37:40,658 --> 00:37:43,150 Nanoprobe extraction is an insignificant procedure. 764 00:37:43,228 --> 00:37:44,320 My systems will adapt. 765 00:37:44,395 --> 00:37:47,490 No... I'm referring to the... wager I made 766 00:37:47,565 --> 00:37:48,930 with Ensign Paris. 767 00:37:49,067 --> 00:37:52,662 I can see how you might have felt manipulated, 768 00:37:52,737 --> 00:37:56,367 but I assure you that was never my intention. 769 00:37:56,441 --> 00:37:59,934 I accept your apology. 770 00:38:00,044 --> 00:38:01,876 I want to make this perfectly clear, 771 00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:04,040 so there's no room for misunderstanding. 772 00:38:04,115 --> 00:38:06,379 I asked you to go with me to the reception 773 00:38:06,451 --> 00:38:09,716 because I enjoy your company. 774 00:38:09,788 --> 00:38:13,156 In fact, over the last few days, 775 00:38:13,224 --> 00:38:16,057 I feel as though we've... 776 00:38:16,127 --> 00:38:18,562 grown closer. 777 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:20,359 Closer? 778 00:38:20,431 --> 00:38:23,059 We've become more than colleagues. 779 00:38:23,134 --> 00:38:26,695 We're... 780 00:38:26,771 --> 00:38:27,897 friends. 781 00:38:27,972 --> 00:38:29,701 Friends? Agreed. 782 00:38:29,774 --> 00:38:31,902 I should begin. 783 00:38:31,976 --> 00:38:34,604 Of course. 784 00:38:41,119 --> 00:38:42,985 I'll take over from here. 785 00:38:44,422 --> 00:38:45,355 Mr. Paris... 786 00:38:45,423 --> 00:38:47,255 hypothetically... 787 00:38:47,325 --> 00:38:49,760 if one develops romantic feelings for another person, 788 00:38:49,828 --> 00:38:52,559 how does one usually go about expressing them? 789 00:38:52,630 --> 00:38:54,928 It's for one of Seven's social lessons. 790 00:38:55,033 --> 00:38:58,469 Ah... well, I recommend the direct approach. 791 00:38:58,536 --> 00:39:00,800 Tell the person how you feel. 792 00:39:00,872 --> 00:39:03,239 What if the feelings aren't mutual? 793 00:39:03,308 --> 00:39:06,642 Well, that's the risk you always take. 794 00:39:06,711 --> 00:39:08,338 Oh... thank you. 795 00:39:13,051 --> 00:39:14,883 Why don't you tell her? 796 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:16,817 Come on, Doc. 797 00:39:16,888 --> 00:39:18,083 It's obvious the Ambassador 798 00:39:18,156 --> 00:39:20,488 is not the only one in this room who's intoxicated. 799 00:39:20,558 --> 00:39:21,719 Impossible. 800 00:39:21,793 --> 00:39:23,659 She's my student. 801 00:39:23,728 --> 00:39:25,526 A hologram and a Borg? 802 00:39:25,597 --> 00:39:28,123 Stranger things have happened. 803 00:39:28,199 --> 00:39:30,224 Just look at me and B'Elanna. 804 00:39:37,342 --> 00:39:40,141 Uh, could... could we walk a little slower? 805 00:39:40,211 --> 00:39:42,339 They're due back any minute. 806 00:39:42,413 --> 00:39:44,677 But my throat feels like an ancient parchment. 807 00:39:44,749 --> 00:39:47,582 Can't we go back to Sandrine's for a refreshing glass of... 808 00:39:47,652 --> 00:39:49,177 Oh, no, no, no, no. 809 00:39:49,254 --> 00:39:50,847 No. No, no, no, no. 810 00:39:50,922 --> 00:39:53,323 Those doors... they're so loud. 811 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:55,917 You've got a hangover. 812 00:39:55,994 --> 00:39:58,929 Neelix, I don't remember much of last night, 813 00:39:58,997 --> 00:40:01,364 but... I imagine I might have said some things... 814 00:40:01,432 --> 00:40:02,490 You spoke eloquently... 815 00:40:02,567 --> 00:40:03,500 charmed the entire crew... 816 00:40:03,568 --> 00:40:06,503 your reception was a success. Understand? 817 00:40:06,571 --> 00:40:07,504 Yes. 818 00:40:07,572 --> 00:40:09,734 Neelix, you've been most patient. 819 00:40:09,807 --> 00:40:11,206 Well, that's my job. 820 00:40:11,276 --> 00:40:13,472 And it isn't over yet. 821 00:40:17,115 --> 00:40:18,139 Welcome back! 822 00:40:18,216 --> 00:40:19,479 Good to be home. 823 00:40:19,550 --> 00:40:20,483 How's it going? 824 00:40:20,551 --> 00:40:22,280 All systems functioning normally. 825 00:40:22,353 --> 00:40:24,378 Ensign Kim detected a minor fluctuation 826 00:40:24,455 --> 00:40:26,822 in the sensor array, but he took care of it. 827 00:40:26,891 --> 00:40:28,484 I was referring to Ambassador Tomin. 828 00:40:28,559 --> 00:40:29,583 Did he enjoy his visit? 829 00:40:29,661 --> 00:40:30,628 Oh, well... 830 00:40:30,695 --> 00:40:33,255 well, I would say that he, uh... 831 00:40:33,331 --> 00:40:34,958 he enjoyed himself immensely. 832 00:40:35,099 --> 00:40:38,330 There are many distractions aboard this vessel. 833 00:40:38,403 --> 00:40:41,338 You didn't indulge in any of their more... 834 00:40:41,406 --> 00:40:43,238 colorful traditions? 835 00:40:43,308 --> 00:40:44,969 Of course not! 836 00:40:45,043 --> 00:40:47,478 We followed the itinerary that you approved 837 00:40:47,545 --> 00:40:48,671 to the last detail. 838 00:40:48,746 --> 00:40:50,407 Oh... shame. 839 00:40:50,481 --> 00:40:51,915 Your Holiness? 840 00:40:51,983 --> 00:40:56,284 It isn't a violation to explore new experiences... 841 00:40:56,354 --> 00:40:58,846 as long as you don't make a habit of it. 842 00:40:58,923 --> 00:41:01,119 I see your point. 843 00:41:01,192 --> 00:41:03,786 Shall we conclude our negotiations, Captain? 844 00:41:03,861 --> 00:41:04,919 By all means. 845 00:41:05,029 --> 00:41:06,463 I'll show you to the briefing room. 846 00:41:06,531 --> 00:41:08,158 Good work... Ambassador. 847 00:41:20,979 --> 00:41:23,710 Do you like them? 848 00:41:23,781 --> 00:41:25,442 Species Rosa rubifolia. 849 00:41:31,022 --> 00:41:32,251 State your intention. 850 00:41:32,323 --> 00:41:33,950 I wanted to congratulate you 851 00:41:34,058 --> 00:41:36,652 on the latest phase of your social development. 852 00:41:36,728 --> 00:41:39,390 Why don't you read the card? 853 00:41:43,868 --> 00:41:45,563 "You are my sunshine." 854 00:41:48,039 --> 00:41:52,840 These past few days have been... 855 00:41:52,910 --> 00:41:54,344 unforgettable. 856 00:41:54,412 --> 00:41:57,643 You've brought light into my life, Seven. 857 00:41:59,350 --> 00:42:01,842 You have developed romantic feelings for me. 858 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:04,115 It's as if you've become a part of my program. 859 00:42:04,188 --> 00:42:05,656 When we're apart, 860 00:42:05,723 --> 00:42:08,920 I feel like I'm missing a subroutine. 861 00:42:09,060 --> 00:42:12,394 I don't expect you to reciprocate... 862 00:42:12,463 --> 00:42:17,424 but I wanted you to know how I feel. 863 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:22,033 Computer, end program. 864 00:42:23,374 --> 00:42:24,466 Enter. 865 00:42:27,412 --> 00:42:28,937 Seven... 866 00:42:29,080 --> 00:42:30,343 I wish to speak with you. 867 00:42:30,415 --> 00:42:31,507 What a coincidence. 868 00:42:31,582 --> 00:42:35,485 l... was hoping to speak with you as well. 869 00:42:35,553 --> 00:42:36,987 Regarding? 870 00:42:38,589 --> 00:42:39,886 You first. 871 00:42:45,563 --> 00:42:46,655 What's this? 872 00:42:46,731 --> 00:42:48,665 It's a medical tricorder. 873 00:42:48,733 --> 00:42:51,327 I enhanced its scanning resolution by 33 percent. 874 00:42:51,402 --> 00:42:54,895 You once stated you desired a more efficient instrument. 875 00:42:54,972 --> 00:42:58,067 I suppose I did. 876 00:42:58,142 --> 00:42:59,610 It is a gift. 877 00:42:59,677 --> 00:43:02,374 Lesson 22-- "Thanks for the Memories." 878 00:43:05,216 --> 00:43:06,274 Is it insufficient? 879 00:43:06,350 --> 00:43:08,910 No... no. 880 00:43:09,053 --> 00:43:11,750 It's very thoughtful. 881 00:43:11,823 --> 00:43:13,348 I chose to convey my gratitude at this time 882 00:43:13,424 --> 00:43:15,051 because I no longer require your assistance. 883 00:43:15,126 --> 00:43:16,753 It's obvious there are 884 00:43:16,828 --> 00:43:18,922 no potential mates for me aboard this vessel. 885 00:43:19,063 --> 00:43:20,929 However, if I encounter a compatible individual 886 00:43:21,032 --> 00:43:23,000 in the future, I will again seek your guidance. 887 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:27,332 Guidance. 888 00:43:28,372 --> 00:43:29,567 Of course. 889 00:43:29,640 --> 00:43:32,234 You said you had something to tell me. 890 00:43:34,946 --> 00:43:38,883 I just wanted to say... 891 00:43:38,950 --> 00:43:43,854 the past few days... 892 00:43:43,921 --> 00:43:46,686 have been unforgettable. 893 00:43:46,757 --> 00:43:48,122 Thank you. 894 00:43:48,192 --> 00:43:50,854 You're welcome. 895 00:43:58,002 --> 00:44:02,633 Computer, activate holo-program Paris 3. 896 00:44:40,344 --> 00:44:46,306 Won't you tell her please to put on some speed 897 00:44:46,384 --> 00:44:49,319 Follow my lead 898 00:44:49,387 --> 00:44:53,085 Oh, how I need 899 00:44:53,157 --> 00:45:01,463 Someone to watch over me.