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00:00Previously on Star Trek Discovery
00:24I am going to accept President Rillik's offer
00:27To serve as a Federation Ambassador
00:30I want to be with you
00:31I know what I stand for, I know what I believe in
00:34I'm not apologizing for that
00:36I want you to be my number one
00:37I got a second chance once
00:39This is yours
00:40Young Adira has been joined with a Trill Symbion
00:43Welcome to the Circle
00:44Once they join with a host
00:46That host has the ability to access the memories of all former hosts
00:50It is my hope that our work today will allow you to resume your training
00:54You're gonna make a great guardian someday
00:57Come with me
00:58Discover is where I can make a difference
00:59You're not scared about long distance
01:01I have trust in us
01:03We've been calling them the Progenitors
01:05Somehow, Dr. Valak found their technology
01:08When he disappeared 800 years ago
01:10Its location was lost with him
01:12Mal and Locke don't have this part of the clue
01:13So they're on their way to Beta Z
01:15What is this?
01:16We need to find the other four pieces to complete the map of clues to the Progenitors' technology
01:20And the poem tells us where to go next
01:22A world like no other
01:24Where two souls entwined
01:26I suppose
01:27Trill
01:28We're going to Trill
01:30They're smart, slippery as hell
01:32Don't give a damn about anyone but themselves
01:34Meet Mal and Locke
01:36Let's just say I know more about the spirits my abuela used to pray to
01:39Than I do about these two
01:40Her name is Malene
01:41She's the daughter of my mentor, Cleveland Booker IV
01:44Which makes her the closest thing to family I've got left
02:01We need to know what we're getting into before we get to Trill
02:04What have you learned about Locke?
02:05Sorry Captain
02:06Still nothing on Locke
02:08What about Mal?
02:09Born on Cala 5
02:11Rough place
02:12Cleveland left when she was 8
02:13Used to talk about how much she wanted to fix things with her
02:16Never got the chance
02:17We did some digging
02:19Found out she lost her mother at 14
02:21Turned a courier guild at 17
02:23And did at least two stints in an emerald chain lockup
02:26She's been through a lot
02:27And always comes out on top
02:29But if we run into them in Trill
02:31It won't be pretty
02:32Yeah, I know what you're about to say
02:34And it's a Federation world
02:35I have to bring in a uniformed team
02:37But if they do show up
02:38I'll be an asset knowing what I do now
02:40And this is where you say
02:41My personal connection to her makes you nervous?
02:43Convince me it shouldn't
02:46I'm learning from my choices
02:48I wouldn't be here otherwise
02:50So if you're concerned with what's personal, Michael
02:53This is how I get my life back
02:55Let me go to Trill with you
02:58Okay
03:00I'll think about it
03:08I'll see you in there
03:10Long day already?
03:12Oh, I just couldn't sleep
03:14Brings up a lot of big questions
03:16You too, huh?
03:17Tossing and turning all night
03:19Have you tried Vulcan meditation yet?
03:21Helped you as a kid
03:23Do you remember every detail anyone's ever told you?
03:26It's part of my job
03:28All right
03:30What do we got?
03:32A very big planet
03:33Trill has a surface area
03:35Of 500 million square kilometers
03:37So the question is
03:38Where in all that area
03:40Are we gonna find our next clue?
03:42Commander Stamets has been working on the tricorder recovered from the Romulan ship
03:46No help yet
03:47And we've been analyzing the poem from Lyric
03:50And we used a decryption algorithm to try and find any coded messages in the language syntax
03:56Nothing there
03:57But we did find this on the metal piece you recovered
04:01We realized that these markings are consistent with the patterns of Trill facial spots
04:06Which are unique to the individual
04:08As unique as fingerprints in humans or dorsal ridges in Zorians
04:12We asked Zora to try to locate a possible match
04:15So Zora?
04:16This is Janelle Bix
04:18His facial markings correspond precisely with the markings on the clue retrieved from Lyric
04:22He lived 800 years ago
04:24At the same time as a Romulan scientist
04:26So this clue points to a person?
04:29But Janelle wasn't your average Trill
04:31I think he was a symbiont host
04:34It would be unusual for one to live 800 years
04:38But not completely unheard of
04:40You think he'll still be alive?
04:42If so, then its current host would have all the memories of Janelle Bix
04:45And we'd be able to ask them a lot of questions
04:48And the Guardian should have records to help us find the current host
04:51Ensign Tal, Dr. Culber, I want you with me on the away team
04:53Lieutenant Tilly let me know when the sensors pick up Lock and Maul back on Lyric
04:56Can't imagine it'll be too much longer
04:59Book suit up, you're coming with
05:02Captain, the new crew member is here
05:04Okay, I'll meet him in my ready room
05:06Be ready to go in 10
05:07We've got a head start, we need to use it
05:15Welcome aboard, Commander
05:16At your service, Captain
05:18I trust your quarters are satisfactoring?
05:21They're fine
05:22A little smaller than I'm used to
05:23But, uh, then again, I'm used to having your job
05:26That was meant as a joke
05:33To break the eyes
05:34Mm
05:35Break the eyes, that's an Earth idiom
05:37Reporting to a human captain, I'd like to be prepared
05:40We're about to jump to Trill
05:41And while I'm on the surface, I'll ask for you to do one-on-ones with the crew
05:45No need, I read their files
05:46I'd like you to connect with them in person
05:48There are better ways to use me
05:51Like tracking Maul and Maul for one
05:53Make me both agree that connection is not exactly where my skill set lies
05:57Connection isn't a skill, it's a choice
06:00The only interaction my crew has had with you was on Q-Mao
06:03It's left so I'm skeptical about my decision to bring you on
06:08This is your chance
06:09To show them why you're right for the job
06:12To break the eyes
06:16One-on-ones it is
06:23Everyone, this is First Officer Commander Raynor
06:29Lieutenant Nya, Lieutenant Arav
06:32Commander Reese, Commander Asha
06:34And Lieutenants Gallo, Linus, and Christopher
06:38You will meet Awosha-kun, Detmer, and the rest of the crew in a little bit
06:41For now, we have some place to be
06:43Black alert
06:44Black alert
07:01I can't believe I'm gonna see Gray
07:04It's been like six months of holochats
07:07Where we pretend like everything's normal and it's obviously not
07:10Do I, um, do I look okay? Please tell me I look okay
07:13You look great, kid
07:15How many roc-tachinos have you had?
07:17I have two
07:18I, uh, I have three
07:20Might be four and I don't know
07:22I just, I really want everything to be perfect today
07:26Hey, give me my love, will ya?
07:29And think tall
07:30Captain's asking for you on the bridge
07:32Are you thinking what I'm thinking?
07:40Uh, yeah
07:41This jumble of numbers from the Romulan tricorder
07:45I can't make sense of
07:47I was talking about Adira
07:48Come on, Space Dad
07:50Six months apart
07:52And then being that nervous to see him?
07:56You were young once
07:57You know what that means
07:59Okay, that's not my business
08:01No
08:02Trouble in paradise, genius
08:05Six months of trying to act like everything's normal
08:10That kid's like a lamb off to the slaughterhouse right now
08:14What?
08:15No, it'll be fine
08:16They're fine
08:20Should I be worried?
08:22Everyone's on a journey
08:24We come together
08:26We come apart
08:28Wow
08:29I just sounded like a woo-woo asshole
08:32They'll be fine
08:34But everything's got a half-life, so
08:41Lieutenant Christopher, request permission to transport to Trill
08:45I'm sorry, Captain
08:46They're denying your request to beam down
08:48For what reason?
08:49What they wouldn't say
08:51Guardian Z would like to speak with you
08:53Put him through
08:54Hi, Captain
08:58Guardian Z, is there a problem?
09:01There is
09:03The information you seek has been protected for centuries
09:07Before we assist, there is a question you must answer
09:11I'm not sure you understand the stakes here
09:12This is not a matter for debate
09:15You must answer the question
09:19Then you better ask it
09:23Where does the fourth point?
09:27What the hell kind of question is that?
09:29I can say nothing further
09:31Where does the fourth point?
09:36It's a riddle
09:37It's a reference to the poem we found on Lyric
09:43The hidden fifth stanza led us here
09:45The fourth stanza seemed to point to Beta Zed
09:52The answer is Beta Zed
09:55That is correct
09:57I can tell you now that the symbiont you seek
10:00Is indeed still alive
10:02Its current host, Kalzara Bix
10:03She will speak to no outsider
10:06Unless they answer
10:07That middle
10:08Have others come looking?
10:10No, you are the first
10:13Your team may transport to the caves of Makala
10:17I will bring her shortly
10:18Before you go
10:20Is there anything else you can tell us about her
10:22Or the symbiont or the poem on Lyric?
10:24I've never heard of Lyric, Captain
10:26And I know nothing of any poem
10:29My duty was simply to ask the question
10:31And verify the answer
10:34From here forward
10:36All will be up to you
11:01They will show you
11:04To be honest with you
11:06I have no idea
11:08Exactly
11:10If anyone else
11:12Is there anything else you can tell us?
11:15How can I say?
11:16All this for you
11:18This is for you
11:20The first two books
11:22I usually read it
11:24I see you
11:26With a number of books
12:29Laura is eager to meet you.
12:34You knew the answer.
12:35Yes.
12:36We are here for the clue.
12:38We understand you have it?
12:39I have been waiting for you nearly my whole life.
12:42But I cannot help you.
12:45Only Janelle can.
12:47The original host?
12:49Didn't he die hundreds of years ago?
12:54Janelle joined with our symbiont so that it could carry his secrets across the ages until a worthy seeker arrived.
13:04He requires that you speak with him directly.
13:06Please, the symbiont is tired and longs to rest.
13:12So do I.
13:14How are we supposed to do this?
13:16A Shantara.
13:18It's a ritual that allows Janelle's consciousness to transfer to another body for a limited time.
13:25It cannot be a joined host.
13:27But others from your team may serve as a vessel.
13:31I should warn you, however, that it can be an emotionally overwhelming experience.
13:36Captain, Janelle can use me.
13:39Emotionally overwhelming is what I do best.
13:42Are you sure?
13:46It's decided then.
13:49Gray, you can help me prepare.
13:52It will be a valuable addition to your training.
13:54Yes, Guardian.
14:06Trina, good morning.
14:13I have brought you a gift for your new office.
14:17A favinet plant.
14:19Oh, it's quite lovely.
14:22Well, thank you.
14:27I can imagine what a transition this must be.
14:30After so many years, what discovery is your home?
14:33Yes, well.
14:34I do miss them all.
14:38But I am excited for this new challenge.
14:41And I will admit, a bit trepidatious.
14:46Now, I have been asked to speak at today's resource committee meeting.
14:51On behalf of the planets I represent,
14:54the position I will advocate is a controversial one.
14:57I have no doubt you will perform your duties commendably.
15:00Shall we?
15:04There is something else I wish to discuss, of a personal nature.
15:11Our engagement announcement.
15:13I have reviewed the draft, and there is one phrase which I believe may warrant reconsideration.
15:20The handsome and erudite Captain Saru.
15:24If it embarrasses you, we will remove it.
15:27But it is accurate to say that you are both.
15:33If there is nothing else that you would change, I will have it sent out within the day.
15:37Please.
15:37It is all very exciting.
15:39Madam President.
15:39I am ready with your briefing for today's session.
15:42Thank you, Mr. Dubin.
15:44This is, of course, Captain Saru I don't believe you two have met.
15:47It is a pleasure.
15:48Our announcement is prepared with one small edit.
15:52Once I have made that, you may transmit to the appropriate outlets.
15:55Today, Madam President.
15:56Yes.
15:58Of course.
15:58Ambassador, when you are ready, I shall see you inside.
16:13Yes.
16:14Yes.
16:28Excuse me, sir.
16:32Lieutenant Tilly.
16:34Captain Burnham asked me to show you around the ship to facilitate introductions.
16:38She gave me a chaperone.
16:40Not sure I would agree with that choice of words.
16:42Introductions can wait.
16:44I'm combing through censored data for any signs of Maul-Mauk's ship.
16:47That is the top priority from an operational perspective.
16:51If I could have permission to speak freely, sir, Zora is already monitoring scanners in real time.
16:57Um, crew cohesion is the top priority as well, and, uh, so.
17:02Plus, it's Captain's orders.
17:07I didn't, Lieutenant.
17:09Sorry, I didn't what?
17:10Give you permission to speak freely.
17:15But I can't walk.
17:17And you come.
17:20That is an Earth expression.
17:21Uh, yeah, no, it is.
17:23I just, I don't know.
17:25I'm not running all over the ship.
17:26They can report to me here in the science lab.
17:28Active duty roster introductions, 1100 hours.
17:30Schedule five minutes with each of them.
17:46Hi.
17:47Hi.
17:48Uh, do you have a little time now, or?
17:50Yeah, just finished.
17:51Uh, am I allowed to hug you while you're on duty?
17:57Quick, no one's looking.
17:59Um, okay.
18:04That actually touched you in months.
18:07Um, uh, the, the Captain said that we might have some time off after this, and I was wondering
18:15if maybe I could see your quarters, or meet some of the other trainees.
18:19Sure.
18:20And, well, maybe there's some things we should talk about, too.
18:29Yeah.
18:30We are ready to begin.
18:31We are ready to begin.
18:47Oh
19:17The transference is complete.
19:37Janelle's consciousness is within him.
19:45What year is it?
19:463191.
19:49It's good to meet you, Janelle.
19:52I'm Captain Burnham of the USS Discovery.
19:55I love what they've done with the uniform.
19:57It's a little formal, though.
19:59You mind?
20:00Not at all.
20:02What about you?
20:05You're not Starfleet?
20:07Unaffiliated professional associate.
20:09Ah. Got it.
20:11You solved the poem and the riddle.
20:14Very impressive making it this far.
20:17And now you're here for the clue.
20:20Yes.
20:21You have it.
20:22No.
20:23But I can take you to it.
20:26If you don't mind me getting this uniform a little dirty.
20:29I hid it in the canyons not too far from here.
20:32800 years ago.
20:33Oh, don't you worry, professional associate.
20:35It'll still be there.
20:36I hide things very well.
20:38Well, we can beam there.
20:39We have personal transporters now.
20:41Oh.
20:42I don't remember the coordinates.
20:43I just remember the path.
20:45Besides, I can't tell you how much I miss the feeling of a nice long walk.
20:50We don't have time.
20:51It'll be fine.
20:52And Senna stay with Talzar and keep comms open.
20:57Aye, Captain.
20:58Come on.
20:59Keep up.
21:00You have a lifetime.
21:01I only have a few hours.
21:03Wow.
21:04This guy really works out.
21:07I know that.
21:25My world needs a new star base.
21:28We have all heard what's happening with the brain.
21:31They're growing increasingly dangerous as the warring factions vie for control.
21:36Which is why it is vital that all member worlds receive fair attention.
21:41Including yours.
21:43While adopting this change would delay your star base.
21:47I would also suggest and support an immediate increase in patrols in your sector.
21:52Subject to President Rilk's approval, of course.
21:57In such a scenario, would you consider your security needs to be appropriately addressed?
22:02Yes.
22:04That would be satisfactory.
22:07In that case, all in favor?
22:11All opposed?
22:17The revision has been adopted.
22:23Let's take a short recess.
22:24Sir.
22:25May I have word?
22:26Of course.
22:27Oh.
22:28Ambassador Mike.
22:29Ambassador Mike.
22:30Yes.
22:31Ambassador Mike.
22:32Yes.
22:33Ambassador Mike.
22:34Yes.
22:35Yes.
22:36How may I help you, Mr. Dupin?
22:37I'm curious what, if anything, President Tarina has told you of the conflicts your coalition has had with the Vulcan purists?
22:54Oh, I know there has been conflict.
22:55Indeed.
22:56And as you were speaking, I found myself wondering how they might make political fodder out of your remarks.
23:04What you said could be seen as a criticism of Navarre itself, a larger world.
23:09And the fact that President Tarina voted with you makes it very...
23:12She did not vote with me.
23:14She voted according to her own values and the needs of the Federation.
23:17While that may be true, appearances matter.
23:21In politics, they are often all that matters.
23:24Typically, I would speak with her directly, but I fear her logic is clouded by both her love for you and her strong disapproval of the Vulcan purists.
23:33Therefore, logic and reason dictates that I approach you.
23:36As you live in a near constant state of emotional compromise, you are therefore better equipped to behave logically.
23:41With respect, your argument is, well, a touch circuitous.
23:48I'm not sure I'm clear on your point.
23:50My point is that President Tarina's betrothal to someone from another world brings with it many complications.
23:57It's announcement that this time would be like adding a spark to a keg of caperdine.
24:02And in case I'm once again being unclear, the President's political future would be the keg.
24:21But for starters, how did you get the clue? Did you know Dr. Bellick?
24:25Were you with him when he found the Progenitor's technology?
24:28You ask a lot of questions.
24:30How about we just enjoy the walk, smell the air?
24:33We don't have time to smell the air, okay?
24:36Others are coming, and they're way less friendly.
24:38If they got their hands on what you're hiding, it would be a disaster.
24:43What was that?
24:44An Edjanak.
24:46Carnivorous quadruped about three times your height, extremely vicious.
24:50I studied them while I was still alive.
24:52These canyons are their hunting grounds.
24:54Yeah, that seems like something you could have mentioned before.
24:57Would that have changed your mind?
24:59Anyone sane knows to stay away from this place.
25:02Which made it perfect for hiding the clue.
25:04These answers you want.
25:06If I give them to you, they might cost you your life.
25:09You sure it's worth it?
25:12We've already risked our lives to come this far.
25:19For sure.
25:21All right.
25:24Eight hundred years ago, Federation President brought together six scientists in secret.
25:29Me, Dr. Palak and four others, Federation and non-Federation.
25:33Don't ask me their names, I won't tell you.
25:35I will tell you, and our mission was to research the progenitors and their message.
25:40The one Captain Picard found.
25:42Yes.
25:43It took years, but eventually led us to a sector of deep space where we found a technology beyond anything we'd ever seen.
25:55One of our group tried to activate it.
25:58He was killed.
26:00It was horrible.
26:05After that, the rest of us made a pact.
26:08Told the President that we'd hit a dead end, destroyed all of our research, removed our names from every database we could access.
26:16And we hid the location of what we'd found.
26:20Why didn't you give it to the Federation for safekeeping?
26:25The Dominion War was raging.
26:28Everyone saw an enemy in everyone else.
26:30And we knew that technology could be used for great destruction.
26:33Protecting it became the focus of our lives.
26:37Nothing was more important.
26:41That was way closer.
26:45You better pick up the pace.
26:47Sir?
26:56Mall and Locker at Lyric.
27:00Uh, I know, sir. Zora told me.
27:03Commander Reese is here for his meeting, so I'll give you two some privacy.
27:06No need for that. Stay.
27:08In 20 words or less, tell me something about yourself I couldn't read in your file.
27:12I'm a real ship head. Love the Crossfield. But something about the curves of a 23rd century Constitution class just gets me.
27:29That was 22 words.
27:33Thank you. Dismissed.
27:38The worst thing I've ever seen in the sickbay was a binar.
27:41It's a decalant boar worm eating its synaptic processor.
27:44Growing up on Bajor, my nicknames were Full Monopoly and Bluffmaster.
27:49So yeah, I'm pretty much unbeatable at Tongo.
27:54Saurians reproduce asexually, but we do not meet our progeny.
27:59They're instead raised by the community.
28:02I've laid three clutches.
28:06Okay.
28:08When Nilsen left for her new post on Voyager, she gave me a pet Tribble.
28:12Oh, don't worry. It's been neutered.
28:18Last time I did this, they gave me chips.
28:24Okay, I'll save my drag racing story for next time.
28:27It was nice meeting you.
28:33They were in the middle of a sentence, sir.
28:35I got the gist.
28:37Sir, if you only spend 30 seconds with each crew member, how could you...
28:39Meetings are exactly as long as they need to be, Lieutenant.
28:45I'll send Commander Awushkun in.
28:47Mm-hmm.
28:54Understood.
28:55Uh, keep you posted.
28:56What's going on?
28:59Are sensors on Lyric?
29:01Might be some trouble coming, but it's nowhere near here yet, so...
29:05So that's good news, right?
29:07Well, I hope so.
29:13You said there was something that you wanted to talk to me about?
29:16Yeah, I just...
29:18I just...
29:19It seems like you've been doing really well.
29:24And I've been good, too.
29:26Great, actually.
29:28But I think we both feel like things seem different between us.
29:37Although it's just...
29:39Not the same.
29:41No, you're right.
29:42You're right.
29:43Um, things have felt very different.
29:46I think that's why I was so nervous to see you, because I knew we'd have to talk about it, and I don't know how to start that conversation.
29:53Doesn't mean it makes sense, right?
29:56We literally used to be connected, and now I'm following my path here, and you're following yours on Discovery.
30:08It's a big change.
30:10Maybe we just need to see each other more often, so I can put in for more leave, and I can even ask about transferring.
30:20I wouldn't want you to do that for me.
30:23Just like you wouldn't want me to give this up for you.
30:26Yeah.
30:31No, you're right.
30:34I'm not sure what else to do.
30:37Well, I mean, if things aren't working the way they are right now, maybe we could try something different.
30:43Like, there are so many kinds of relationships.
30:47I don't know if I can do this any other way.
30:50So, does that mean...
30:53Are we saying we're breaking up?
30:56I, uh, yeah, I guess...
31:06I guess so.
31:09I think you're right. I think this is the right thing.
31:14This is the right thing.
31:16But I'll always be here for you.
31:22No matter what.
31:26No, me too.
31:28Always.
31:29You know where the technology is, why not just tell us so we can secure it?
31:41We can actually skip this whole clue trail.
31:42No.
31:44We created the clues so that no one could reach the end unless they followed the full path.
31:50We wanted the power to be found.
31:52But only by a worthy seeker.
31:55And only when the time was right.
31:57A time of peace.
31:58When species have evolved enough to use it only for good.
32:01So tell me, in 3191, has that time come?
32:05This is a time of peace.
32:06Yeah.
32:08You don't look so sure.
32:09Oh, I am.
32:10But I can't promise you it'll last.
32:11Advancement isn't linear.
32:12I do know that the Federation is driven by a will to do good.
32:13Well, sentient beings are.
32:14There are plenty who would disagree with that.
32:15The good outweighs the bad.
32:16Truly believe that.
32:18I think you and your fellow scientists must have believed it too.
32:22Otherwise you wouldn't have left these clues.
32:23You would have destroyed all evidence that ever existed.
32:24That captain is a very fair point.
32:27So I don't know what to do with them.
32:28I can't tell you what to do with them.
32:30But I can't promise you it'll last.
32:31Advancement isn't linear.
32:32I do know that the Federation is driven by a will to do good.
32:33Well, sentient beings are.
32:35There are plenty who would disagree with that.
32:36The good outweighs the bad.
32:38I truly believe that.
32:39I think you and your fellow scientists must have believed it too.
32:41Otherwise you wouldn't have left these clues.
32:43That's a good point.
32:45But what is it?
32:53Oh.
32:56The Nineraptor.
32:57Itrinoc prey.
32:58Fresh kill.
32:59You're closer than I thought.
33:01Have your phasers ready.
33:13We might have company soon.
33:17How close are we?
33:19Right around this corner.
33:23Okay.
33:24There.
33:28That's where the clue is hidden.
33:30There's a carving.
33:31Just below it is a crack that opens into a compartment I built into the rock.
33:34That's it?
33:35Yeah.
33:36Wait!
33:37They can cloak.
33:38Their scales control the way light refracts.
33:39That's another thing you could have mentioned, y'all.
33:40Take cover!
33:41Well, the hits just keep on coming.
33:42The one's agitated.
33:43They don't back down.
33:44We have to go now.
33:45No, we can't.
33:46We need the clue.
33:47Well, we're not getting it tonight.
33:48What?
33:49There has to be a way.
33:50There's no way.
34:12You stay.
34:13We die.
34:14We stay, we die.
34:16With this body, your friend, dies.
34:18I'm not gonna let that happen.
34:25We have to find a way past it.
34:27See if you can communicate with it.
34:36I can't.
34:37Connection's a two-way process.
34:38It's blocking me.
34:39Could you pick up anything?
34:40Yeah.
34:41It's really pissed off.
34:43We didn't need empty of powers until us then.
34:45Time for plan B then?
34:46On the count of three.
34:47Hey, hey, is it on three or after three?
34:50Right, is it one, two, three, or one, two, three, go?
34:54Second option.
34:55One, two, three, go.
34:58Hey!
34:59Go then.
35:13Okay.
35:14One, two, three, go.
35:16One, two, three, go.
35:17One, two, three, go.
35:18One, two, three, go.
35:20One, two, three, go.
35:21I can't see it anymore.
35:22Keep looking.
35:23There you are.
35:24Michael, there's another one.
35:26There you are.
35:38Michael, there's another one!
35:39I need more time!
35:43Michael!
35:52Over there!
35:56Oh!
35:57Oh!
35:58Oh!
35:59Oh!
36:00Oh!
36:01Oh!
36:02Oh!
36:03Oh!
36:04Oh!
36:05Oh!
36:10They must have found that poem on the right crime.
36:14Is that a question for me, sir?
36:16No.
36:17Didn't think so.
36:18Sorry I'm late.
36:19I was working on the data from the Romulan tricorder,
36:22and I think I finally figured it out.
36:24And as long as it's mission critical, use as many words as you'd like.
36:30Uh, well, um, the thing is, I haven't accounted for half-life.
36:35The pretendator's technology is several billion years old,
36:39so of course that would result in significant decay of numerous isotopes.
36:44I don't fully understand it yet, but the technology is...
36:50It could have incredible applications.
36:54One could use it to design new life forms, accelerate evolution, modify ecosystems.
37:00And if it can create life, then in theory, it might even be possible to reanimate dead organisms.
37:08It sounds like it'd be very dangerous in the wrong hands.
37:11Well, yes, but think of all the good it could do in the right ones.
37:15It could make even the spore drive discovery inconsequential by comparison.
37:20Commander.
37:21Do you have any more data to share?
37:24Um...
37:26No, I guess not.
37:27Then your 20 words are up.
37:29You're dismissed.
37:32Nice to meet you too, Commander.
37:33Okay, what?
37:37What?
37:39I haven't seen him that excited in so long.
37:42Why...
37:43Why did you have to shut him down like that?
37:45I got the information I needed.
37:46Now I'm moving on.
37:47Oh.
37:48Who's next?
37:49Hey.
37:50Uh, since you won't give me permission to speak freely, I'm just gonna take it.
37:54Captain Burnham, she sees something in you, but for the life of me, I have no idea what it is.
37:58So how about this?
37:59How about I'm next?
38:00Here are my 20 words.
38:01Uh, you're on a new ship, fresh off a demotion, trying to hide how hard that is by being a giant...
38:14Well, that's 20 words.
38:16Excuse me, sir.
38:17I have work to do.
38:18Uh, Tarina, I have been considering our engagement announcement. I... I believe the... it has not yet gone out?
38:35No, but within a few hours.
38:37Uh, I wonder if perhaps, uh, we should consider, uh, postponing.
38:44Well, it is a very busy time for you. And of course there is my new position. A public declaration may bring undue pressure.
38:54Yeah, and as I recall, a wise Vulcan once said, to rush a sailor is to risk a goring.
39:03Doovan spoke with you. Did he not?
39:11I... he did.
39:14He advised me not to announce I took that into account and decided otherwise. So now he turns to you.
39:21He seems quite clear that it would not be in the interest of your political career.
39:24I employ Doovan because he is a shrewd political operator. But that does not mean that he, or anyone else, including you, understands my own interests better than I.
39:32But... if you would experience a challenge from the Vulcan purists, we must consider that. I simply wish to protect you in all ways that I can.
39:43It is unclear to me what would have given you the impression that I am in need of a caretaker.
39:47Excuse me, President Tarina. President Rillick is ready for you.
39:51There is work to attend to. Excuse me. I must go.
39:55Okay. We have to get the ball out. All right?
40:11And I'm gonna hit it with a dermal regenerator. It's gonna stop the bleeding. On the count of three.
40:16Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Green ghost!
40:20What happened after three, Michael?
40:23It doesn't hurt as much when you're not expecting it. I'm sorry.
40:30Hey. Over there. Those are rocks.
40:34Those are eggs. Right.
40:37They're protecting their young, just like any parent would.
40:39But there's no justification for antagonizing them, no matter what's hidden here.
40:43Janelle was right. We're gonna have to come back for the clue.
40:47All right. Let's beam out. We can catch up to him on the canyon.
41:02That's not good. We're too close to the rock.
41:05The mineral composition is interfering with the transporter signal.
41:07Okay. What do you want to do?
41:09Okay. Um...
41:15I got an idea.
41:18Basic xenoanthropology. Show respect to the one you're studying.
41:26Michael, don't.
41:27Trust me. Don't do it.
41:29Don't do it.
41:30Have you lost your mind?
41:31Our phasers made us seem like a threat. Try to communicate with them again. Now. Tell them we're sorry.
41:47And that we are leaving.
41:48Have you lost your mind?
41:51Our phasers made us seem like a threat.
41:54Try to communicate with them again, now.
41:57Tell them we're sorry.
41:59And that we are leaving.
42:18They're letting us go.
42:25We'll find another way to get that clue.
42:40Ha! Janal!
42:43I've missed this.
42:46The simple pleasure of gazing at the stars.
42:53I see you survived.
42:55Skin of our teeth.
42:56You knew that was their nesting ground, didn't you?
42:59And you had to draw our phasers to incite them.
43:02Why?
43:06I had to know what you'd do when you encountered a life form vastly different than your own.
43:11Would you just see an enemy?
43:13Or would you try to connect?
43:17That's vital for whoever gets the progenitor's technology.
43:22As is the belief in the potential for goodness in all beings.
43:27Proceed wisely, Captain.
43:31Associate.
43:32And the carving on the rock face.
43:35I believe you'd call that a red herring.
43:38Hmm.
43:39Never understood that.
43:40Herrings aren't even red.
43:42I think that's the point.
43:44Ah.
43:45I still don't get it.
43:46Out of curiosity.
43:48We hadn't proven worthy.
43:50That you've let the Itcheros kill us.
43:52To protect the progenitor's power.
43:55Uh-huh.
43:57Yes.
44:04These are the coordinates for the next clue.
44:06They are.
44:07Good luck, Captain.
44:22Drina.
44:23Uh-huh.
44:24Might you have a moment?
44:25Uh-huh.
44:26I have been terribly uneasy since R.T.
44:28Uh-huh.
44:36That's great.
44:37That's me.
44:38Well, I'm glad, uh-huh.
44:39That's me.
44:40I'm glad to have a moment.
44:41I'm glad to have a moment.
44:48I have been terribly uneasy since R.T.
44:52I've given it much thought and have come to realize that what I was trying to do was not
44:57trying to do was not what you asked for nor what you needed i apologize i accept
45:06the matter is already in the past does that response trouble you no quite the opposite i
45:16i feared a far worse outcome you see i have never experienced conflict with someone i love in this
45:26way conflict is a natural part of any relationship and not to be feared it is a natural part of
45:34political life as well duvin is correct the announcement will inflame the vulcan purists
45:43but if it were to come out that we were engaged and had not announced that would erode my citizens
45:48trust that would make it seem as though i was hiding something and we have nothing to hide
45:56in that case i would like to announce as soon as possible
46:02and if difficulties arise it will be my honor to stand beside you to face them
46:26shantara has ended janelle has left you
46:36janelle feels deep gratitude for the extra moments of life you have given him the experience was um
46:43well i i don't have the words
47:01i am glad you found what you needed captain so am i there's some very dangerous people that won't be
47:07i'm sorry we think that they're on their way here i can assist with the team for protection no need
47:14trail security is more than capable of handling them
47:18okay dr colber you should beam to sit back or check
47:26should beam back to have dr paula take a look at your leg
47:29okay dr paula take a look at your leg
47:35adira see you back on board
47:42kazara thank you for everything thank you or now i can rest
47:59welcome to rent i'll be right back for your that looks radioactive
48:14i realize we did not get off on the best foot today lieutenant but
48:18leadership and friendship are two different beasts professional distance keeps the distinction clear
48:24my crew understood that as a shorthand
48:29a mutual trust
48:32in my experience sir it helps if the crew believes you actually care about them
48:42commander reese has an extensive and comprehensive interest in starship that goes far beyond
48:48tactical if he wanted he could have a bright future into commander vision
48:51pollard has stared into the void and made it blink nothing frightens that woman linus cares deeply for
48:58tradition and stability evident in his dedication to his people's child-rearing ways and rena well
49:06shall i go on analyzing them is not the same as connecting with them
49:11or showing them respect respect has to be earned i agree sir and that goes both ways
49:21um
49:33okay
49:35We are making preparations to jump to the coordinates from the clue.
49:50But they're in Zengethi space, so we can't go until the diplomats clear the way.
49:55Ah, red tape. Your favorite.
49:59Today must have been something.
50:02Yeah.
50:02I just... having another consciousness inside of me?
50:07I mean, I was there, but I wasn't.
50:10How's that even possible?
50:12How does that work?
50:14How do I begin to explain any of that?
50:19I suppose you can't.
50:24At least not with the science we have now.
50:27Doesn't mean it's unknowable.
50:30Right?
50:31Right?
50:32Maybe.
50:35Makes me think of my abuela.
50:39She was a doctor, too, and she filled her home with religious icons.
50:46Catholic Church, Buddhism, Santeria, all sorts of faiths.
50:52She used to tell me that it was a reminder that not everything has to have an answer.
51:04But I'm not sure I'm okay with that.
51:07Yeah, I get that.
51:10What do you mean?
51:10Janelle said something as we were walking back, and he was right.
51:16I am searching.
51:23This technology is the closest that we'll ever get to the beings who designed life as we know it.
51:31Maybe by the end of the journey, we will find the answers we need.
51:38Both of us.
51:39The life of a symbiont is a journey that spans centuries.
51:52Each host it passes through changes it.
51:55And it changes each in return.
51:58The lesson this teaches us is that every life is a journey.
52:04A series of changes.
52:08We must work to understand those we encounter on our journey.
52:21We must choose to connect.
52:27Not just with others.
52:32But also with ourselves.
52:38Sometimes we fail.
52:41Sometimes we succeed.
52:45Either way, we must keep trying.
52:49Because we have to.
52:53Because we're all looking for meaning in our lives.
52:57And, in the end, the connections we make will lead us there.
53:18Thank you, Gray.
53:19And why are we still amazing?
53:29But, in many ways, we have to do this.
53:33A smart voice.
53:33May we keep it.
53:37How will we keep it?
53:39And how will we be able to make it?
53:40A smart voice.
53:41I can't believe.
53:42When I want the enemy, I will give you a seat.
53:44And how will we keep it?
53:45And how will it be?
53:47I love you, I love you.
54:17I'll see you next time.
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