1 00:00:07,141 --> 00:00:09,377 * * 2 00:00:30,964 --> 00:00:33,334 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery... 3 00:00:33,434 --> 00:00:35,903 I am going to accept President Rillak's offer 4 00:00:36,003 --> 00:00:39,039 to serve as a Federation ambassador. 5 00:00:39,140 --> 00:00:40,441 I want to be with you. 6 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:43,177 I know what I stand for. I know what I believe in. 7 00:00:43,277 --> 00:00:44,678 I'm not apologizing for that. 8 00:00:44,778 --> 00:00:46,080 I want you to be my number one. 9 00:00:46,180 --> 00:00:48,816 I got a second chance once. This is yours. 10 00:00:48,916 --> 00:00:52,019 SARU: Young Adira has been joined with a Trill symbiont. 11 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:53,587 Welcome to the circle. 12 00:00:53,687 --> 00:00:55,189 SARU: Once they join with a host, 13 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:56,557 that host has the ability to 14 00:00:56,657 --> 00:00:58,992 access the memories of all former hosts. 15 00:00:59,093 --> 00:01:00,861 GUARDIAN XI: It is my hope that our work today 16 00:01:00,961 --> 00:01:03,564 will allow you to resume your training. 17 00:01:03,664 --> 00:01:05,566 You're gonna make a great Guardian someday. 18 00:01:05,666 --> 00:01:07,067 Come with me. 19 00:01:07,168 --> 00:01:08,602 Discovery's where I can make a difference. 20 00:01:08,702 --> 00:01:10,271 You're not scared about long distance? 21 00:01:10,371 --> 00:01:11,805 I have trust in us. 22 00:01:11,905 --> 00:01:14,041 KOVICH: We've been calling them the Progenitors. 23 00:01:14,142 --> 00:01:17,378 Somehow, Dr. Vellek found their technology. 24 00:01:17,478 --> 00:01:19,547 When he disappeared 800 years ago, 25 00:01:19,646 --> 00:01:20,948 its location was lost with him. 26 00:01:21,048 --> 00:01:22,683 Moll and L'ak don't have this part of the clue, 27 00:01:22,783 --> 00:01:23,917 so they're on their way to Betazed. 28 00:01:24,017 --> 00:01:25,319 What is this? 29 00:01:25,419 --> 00:01:26,954 BURNHAM: We need to find the other four pieces 30 00:01:27,054 --> 00:01:29,089 to complete the map of clues to the Progenitors' technology. 31 00:01:29,190 --> 00:01:31,559 And the poem tells us where to go next. 32 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:33,227 SARU: "A world like no other, 33 00:01:33,327 --> 00:01:34,928 where two souls entwine." 34 00:01:35,027 --> 00:01:37,164 -I suppose... -ADIRA: Trill. 35 00:01:37,265 --> 00:01:39,567 We're going to Trill. 36 00:01:39,667 --> 00:01:41,134 RAYNER: They're smart, slippery as hell, 37 00:01:41,235 --> 00:01:43,371 and don't give a damn about anyone but themselves. 38 00:01:43,471 --> 00:01:45,173 Meet Moll and L'ak. 39 00:01:45,273 --> 00:01:47,039 Let's just say I know more about the spirits 40 00:01:47,140 --> 00:01:48,942 my abuela used to pray to than I do about these two. 41 00:01:49,042 --> 00:01:50,277 BOOK: Her name is Malinne. 42 00:01:50,378 --> 00:01:51,878 She's the daughter of my mentor, 43 00:01:51,979 --> 00:01:53,681 Cleveland Booker the fourth, which 44 00:01:53,781 --> 00:01:56,717 makes her the closest thing to family I've got left. 45 00:02:02,223 --> 00:02:04,458 * * 46 00:02:09,830 --> 00:02:11,699 BURNHAM: We need to know what we're getting into 47 00:02:11,799 --> 00:02:13,667 before we get to Trill. What have you learned about L'ak? 48 00:02:13,767 --> 00:02:16,437 CULBER: Sorry, Captain, still nothing on L'ak. 49 00:02:16,537 --> 00:02:17,671 BURNHAM: What about Moll? 50 00:02:17,771 --> 00:02:20,040 Born on Callor Five, rough place. 51 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,409 Cleveland left when she was eight. 52 00:02:21,509 --> 00:02:22,910 He used to talk about how much he wanted 53 00:02:23,010 --> 00:02:24,745 to fix things with her. 54 00:02:24,845 --> 00:02:26,247 Never got the chance. 55 00:02:26,347 --> 00:02:27,648 We did some digging. 56 00:02:27,748 --> 00:02:30,284 Found out she lost her mother at 14, 57 00:02:30,384 --> 00:02:32,786 joined a courier guild at 17, and did at least 58 00:02:32,886 --> 00:02:35,122 two stints in an Emerald Chain lockup. 59 00:02:35,223 --> 00:02:36,390 She's been through a lot. 60 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:37,858 BOOK: And always comes out on top. 61 00:02:37,958 --> 00:02:41,728 If we run into them in Trill, won't be pretty. 62 00:02:41,829 --> 00:02:43,096 Yeah, I know what you're about to say, 63 00:02:43,197 --> 00:02:44,398 and it's a Federation world, 64 00:02:44,498 --> 00:02:46,033 I have to bring in a uniformed team. 65 00:02:46,133 --> 00:02:48,469 But, if they do show up, I'll be an asset, knowing what I do now. 66 00:02:48,569 --> 00:02:50,070 A-And this is where you say 67 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:51,972 my personal connection to her makes you nervous. 68 00:02:52,072 --> 00:02:54,575 Convince me it shouldn't. 69 00:02:55,576 --> 00:02:57,578 I'm learning from my choices. 70 00:02:57,678 --> 00:03:00,248 I wouldn't be here otherwise, so if you're 71 00:03:00,348 --> 00:03:02,216 concerned with what's personal, Michael, 72 00:03:02,316 --> 00:03:04,952 this is how I get my life back. 73 00:03:05,052 --> 00:03:07,921 Let me go to Trill with you. 74 00:03:08,021 --> 00:03:09,923 BURNHAM: Okay. 75 00:03:10,023 --> 00:03:12,226 I'll think about it. 76 00:03:17,030 --> 00:03:19,300 I'll see you in there. 77 00:03:19,400 --> 00:03:21,369 Long day already? 78 00:03:21,469 --> 00:03:23,003 No, I just couldn't sleep. 79 00:03:23,103 --> 00:03:24,838 Brings up a lot of big questions. 80 00:03:24,938 --> 00:03:26,006 You too, huh? 81 00:03:26,106 --> 00:03:28,108 Tossing and turning all night. 82 00:03:28,208 --> 00:03:30,978 Have you tried Vulcan meditation yet? Helped you as a kid. 83 00:03:31,078 --> 00:03:34,948 Do you remember every detail anyone's ever told you? 84 00:03:35,048 --> 00:03:36,950 It's part of my job. 85 00:03:37,050 --> 00:03:38,286 [Burnham laughs] 86 00:03:38,386 --> 00:03:40,488 All right, what've we got? 87 00:03:40,588 --> 00:03:42,356 A very big planet. 88 00:03:42,456 --> 00:03:44,292 Trill has a surface area 89 00:03:44,392 --> 00:03:46,360 of 500 million square kilometers. 90 00:03:46,460 --> 00:03:49,297 So, the question is, where in all that area 91 00:03:49,397 --> 00:03:51,632 are we gonna find our next clue? 92 00:03:51,732 --> 00:03:53,601 Commander Stamets has been working on the tricorder 93 00:03:53,701 --> 00:03:55,969 recovered from the Romulan ship. No help yet, 94 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:59,440 and we've been analyzing the poem from Lyrek and... 95 00:03:59,540 --> 00:04:01,442 We used a decryption algorithm 96 00:04:01,542 --> 00:04:04,645 to try and find any coded messages in the language syntax. 97 00:04:04,745 --> 00:04:07,448 Nothing there, but we did find this 98 00:04:07,548 --> 00:04:09,550 on the metal piece you recovered. 99 00:04:09,650 --> 00:04:12,420 We realized that these markings are consistent 100 00:04:12,520 --> 00:04:15,155 with the patterns of Trill facial spots. 101 00:04:15,255 --> 00:04:16,824 Which are unique to the individual. 102 00:04:16,923 --> 00:04:19,226 As unique as fingerprints in humans 103 00:04:19,327 --> 00:04:21,661 or dorsal ridges in Saurians. 104 00:04:21,762 --> 00:04:24,865 We asked Zora to try to locate a possible match, so... Zora? 105 00:04:24,965 --> 00:04:26,900 ZORA: This is Jinaal Bix. 106 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:29,036 His facial markings correspond precisely 107 00:04:29,136 --> 00:04:31,171 with the markings on the clue retrieved from Lyrek. 108 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,973 He lived 800 years ago, 109 00:04:33,073 --> 00:04:34,742 at the same time as the Romulan scientist. 110 00:04:34,842 --> 00:04:37,878 [chuckles] So, this clue points to a person. 111 00:04:37,978 --> 00:04:40,247 ADIRA: But Jinaal wasn't your average Trill, 112 00:04:40,348 --> 00:04:42,883 I think he was a symbiont host. 113 00:04:42,983 --> 00:04:44,685 It would be 114 00:04:44,784 --> 00:04:47,287 unusual for one to live 800 years, 115 00:04:47,388 --> 00:04:49,457 but not completely unheard of. 116 00:04:49,557 --> 00:04:50,758 You think it could still be alive? 117 00:04:50,858 --> 00:04:52,092 ADIRA: If so, then its 118 00:04:52,192 --> 00:04:53,193 current host would have 119 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:54,695 all the memories of Jinaal Bix, 120 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:56,530 and we'd be able to ask them a lot of questions. 121 00:04:56,630 --> 00:04:57,765 And the Guardians should have records 122 00:04:57,865 --> 00:04:59,232 to help us find the current host. 123 00:04:59,332 --> 00:05:00,868 Ensign Tal, Dr. Culber, I want you 124 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:02,703 with me on the away team. Lieutenant Tilly, let me know 125 00:05:02,803 --> 00:05:05,305 when the sensors pick up L'ak and Moll back on Lyrek. 126 00:05:05,406 --> 00:05:07,240 Can't imagine it'll be too much longer. 127 00:05:07,341 --> 00:05:10,411 Book, suit up, you're coming with. 128 00:05:10,511 --> 00:05:12,045 -[comms chime] -CHRISTOPHER: Captain, 129 00:05:12,145 --> 00:05:13,381 the new crew member's here. 130 00:05:13,481 --> 00:05:14,415 Okay, I'll meet him in my ready room. 131 00:05:14,515 --> 00:05:15,949 Be ready to go in ten. 132 00:05:16,049 --> 00:05:16,950 We've got a head start, 133 00:05:17,050 --> 00:05:18,786 we need to use it. 134 00:05:23,691 --> 00:05:25,192 Welcome aboard, Commander. 135 00:05:25,292 --> 00:05:26,727 At your service, Captain. 136 00:05:26,827 --> 00:05:29,697 I trust your quarters are satisfactory. 137 00:05:29,797 --> 00:05:32,433 They're fine. A little smaller than I'm used to, but, 138 00:05:32,533 --> 00:05:35,569 uh, then again, I'm used to having your job. 139 00:05:38,906 --> 00:05:42,876 That was meant as a joke, to break the ice. 140 00:05:42,976 --> 00:05:45,679 Mm. "Break the ice," that's an Earth idiom. 141 00:05:45,779 --> 00:05:48,281 I'm reporting to a human captain. I like to be prepared. 142 00:05:48,382 --> 00:05:51,619 We're about to jump to Trill, and while I'm on the surface, 143 00:05:51,719 --> 00:05:53,554 I'll ask for you to do one-on-ones with the crew. 144 00:05:53,654 --> 00:05:55,022 No need. I've read their files. 145 00:05:55,122 --> 00:05:57,391 I'd like you to connect with them in person. 146 00:05:57,491 --> 00:05:59,693 There are better ways to use me, 147 00:05:59,793 --> 00:06:01,495 like tracking Moll and L'ak for one. 148 00:06:01,595 --> 00:06:02,896 I think we can both agree that 149 00:06:02,996 --> 00:06:05,599 connection is not exactly where my skill set lies. 150 00:06:05,699 --> 00:06:07,901 Connection isn't a skill, it's a choice. 151 00:06:08,001 --> 00:06:11,505 The only interaction my crew has had with you was on Q'Mau, 152 00:06:11,605 --> 00:06:13,807 and it's left some skeptical about my decision 153 00:06:13,907 --> 00:06:16,343 to bring you on. 154 00:06:16,444 --> 00:06:17,878 This is your chance 155 00:06:17,978 --> 00:06:21,048 to show them why you're right for the job. 156 00:06:21,148 --> 00:06:23,150 To "break the ice." 157 00:06:24,452 --> 00:06:26,654 One-on-ones, it is. 158 00:06:33,393 --> 00:06:35,629 BURNHAM: Everyone, this is 159 00:06:35,729 --> 00:06:38,198 First Office Commander Rayner. 160 00:06:38,298 --> 00:06:39,867 Lieutenant Naya, 161 00:06:39,967 --> 00:06:41,034 Lieutenant Arav, 162 00:06:41,134 --> 00:06:42,169 Commander Rhys, 163 00:06:42,269 --> 00:06:43,236 Commander Asha, 164 00:06:43,336 --> 00:06:44,738 and Lieutenants Gallo, 165 00:06:44,838 --> 00:06:45,573 Linus, 166 00:06:45,673 --> 00:06:47,007 and Christopher. 167 00:06:47,107 --> 00:06:48,041 You'll meet Owosekun, 168 00:06:48,141 --> 00:06:49,176 Detmer and the rest of the crew 169 00:06:49,276 --> 00:06:50,377 in a little bit. 170 00:06:50,478 --> 00:06:52,012 For now, we have some place to be. 171 00:06:52,112 --> 00:06:54,582 Black alert. 172 00:07:08,929 --> 00:07:11,965 ADIRA: Can't believe I'm gonna see Gray. 173 00:07:12,065 --> 00:07:15,703 It's been, like, six months of holo chats 174 00:07:15,803 --> 00:07:18,005 where we-we pretend like everything's normal, 175 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:19,439 and it's obviously not. Do I, um, 176 00:07:19,540 --> 00:07:20,941 do I look... okay? Please tell me 177 00:07:21,041 --> 00:07:23,376 -I look okay. -You look great, kid. 178 00:07:23,477 --> 00:07:25,679 How many raktajinos have you had? 179 00:07:25,779 --> 00:07:28,115 Uh, two. I... [stammers] 180 00:07:28,215 --> 00:07:29,416 I... Three. 181 00:07:29,517 --> 00:07:31,184 Might be four, I don't know. I just, 182 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:32,586 I... [chuckles] 183 00:07:32,686 --> 00:07:34,021 really want everything to be perfect today. 184 00:07:34,121 --> 00:07:36,189 STAMETS: Hey, give him my love, will you? 185 00:07:37,825 --> 00:07:39,159 CHRISTOPHER [over comms]: Ensign Tal, 186 00:07:39,259 --> 00:07:41,028 Captain's asking for you on the bridge. 187 00:07:47,534 --> 00:07:48,902 Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 188 00:07:49,002 --> 00:07:51,471 Uh, yeah, th-this jumble of numbers 189 00:07:51,572 --> 00:07:53,373 from the Romulan tricorder, 190 00:07:53,473 --> 00:07:55,342 I can't make sense of. 191 00:07:55,442 --> 00:07:56,844 I was talking about Adira. 192 00:07:56,944 --> 00:08:00,714 Come on, space dad, six months apart, 193 00:08:00,814 --> 00:08:04,552 and then being that nervous to see him. 194 00:08:04,652 --> 00:08:07,487 You were young once, you know what that means. 195 00:08:07,588 --> 00:08:09,923 Okay, that's not my business. 196 00:08:10,023 --> 00:08:10,891 No. 197 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:13,360 Trouble in paradise, genius. 198 00:08:13,460 --> 00:08:17,464 Six months of trying to act like everything's normal? 199 00:08:17,565 --> 00:08:19,867 [sighs] That kid's like 200 00:08:19,967 --> 00:08:22,335 a lamb off to the slaughterhouse right now. 201 00:08:22,435 --> 00:08:23,637 -What? -Yeah. 202 00:08:23,737 --> 00:08:25,939 No. It'll be fine. They're fine. 203 00:08:28,441 --> 00:08:31,178 -Should I be worried? -Eh... 204 00:08:31,278 --> 00:08:32,746 Everyone's on a journey. 205 00:08:32,846 --> 00:08:36,549 We come together, we come apart... 206 00:08:36,650 --> 00:08:37,885 Wow. 207 00:08:37,985 --> 00:08:40,087 I just sounded like a woo-woo asshole. 208 00:08:40,187 --> 00:08:42,690 Nah, they'll be fine, but 209 00:08:42,789 --> 00:08:46,126 everything's got a half-life, so... 210 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:52,132 BURNHAM: Lieutenant Christopher, request permission 211 00:08:52,232 --> 00:08:53,567 to transport to Trill. 212 00:08:53,667 --> 00:08:54,968 I'm sorry, Captain. 213 00:08:55,068 --> 00:08:56,737 They're denying your request to beam down. 214 00:08:56,837 --> 00:08:58,739 -For what reason? -CHRISTOPHER: They wouldn't say. 215 00:08:58,839 --> 00:09:00,107 [comms chimes] 216 00:09:00,207 --> 00:09:01,775 Guardian Xi would like to speak with you. 217 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:04,211 -Put him through. -CHRISTOPHER: Aye, Captain. 218 00:09:06,580 --> 00:09:09,549 Guardian Xi, is there a problem? 219 00:09:09,650 --> 00:09:11,284 There is. 220 00:09:11,384 --> 00:09:12,953 The information you seek 221 00:09:13,053 --> 00:09:15,222 has been protected for centuries. 222 00:09:15,322 --> 00:09:17,024 Before we assist, 223 00:09:17,124 --> 00:09:19,192 there is a question you must answer. 224 00:09:19,292 --> 00:09:21,361 I'm not sure you understand the stakes here... 225 00:09:21,461 --> 00:09:23,964 This is not a matter for debate. 226 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:27,067 You must answer the question. 227 00:09:28,669 --> 00:09:30,804 Then you better ask it. 228 00:09:32,372 --> 00:09:35,743 Where does the fourth point? 229 00:09:35,843 --> 00:09:37,210 What the hell kind of question is that? 230 00:09:37,310 --> 00:09:40,313 GUARDIAN XI: I can say nothing further. Where... 231 00:09:40,413 --> 00:09:42,015 does the fourth point? 232 00:09:45,152 --> 00:09:47,220 It's a riddle. 233 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:50,724 It's a reference to the poem we found on Lyrek. 234 00:09:52,325 --> 00:09:54,995 The hidden fifth stanza led us here. The fourth stanza 235 00:09:55,095 --> 00:09:57,130 seemed to point to Betazed. 236 00:10:00,567 --> 00:10:02,636 The answer is Betazed. 237 00:10:04,337 --> 00:10:05,472 That is correct. 238 00:10:05,572 --> 00:10:06,974 I can tell you now 239 00:10:07,074 --> 00:10:09,877 that the symbiont you seek is indeed still alive. 240 00:10:09,977 --> 00:10:12,512 Its current host, Kalzara Bix, 241 00:10:12,612 --> 00:10:14,414 she will speak to no outsider 242 00:10:14,514 --> 00:10:16,616 unless they answer that riddle. 243 00:10:16,717 --> 00:10:18,451 Have others come looking? 244 00:10:18,551 --> 00:10:20,353 No, you are the first. 245 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:25,659 Your team may transport to the Caves of Mak'ala. 246 00:10:25,759 --> 00:10:27,160 I will bring her shortly. 247 00:10:27,260 --> 00:10:28,595 Before you go, 248 00:10:28,696 --> 00:10:30,130 is there anything else you can tell us about her? 249 00:10:30,230 --> 00:10:32,299 Or he symbiont or the poem on Lyrek? 250 00:10:32,399 --> 00:10:35,068 I've never heard of Lyrek, Captain, 251 00:10:35,168 --> 00:10:37,270 and I know nothing of any poem. 252 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:39,072 My duty was simply to ask 253 00:10:39,172 --> 00:10:41,308 the question and verify the answer. 254 00:10:41,408 --> 00:10:43,744 From here forward, 255 00:10:43,844 --> 00:10:47,214 all will be up to you. 256 00:10:49,549 --> 00:10:52,085 [takes deep breath] 257 00:10:52,185 --> 00:10:54,221 * * 258 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:19,913 * * 259 00:11:51,812 --> 00:11:53,881 * * 260 00:12:07,828 --> 00:12:11,064 [original Star Trek theme plays] 261 00:12:34,822 --> 00:12:36,689 Welcome. 262 00:12:36,790 --> 00:12:38,725 Kalzara is eager 263 00:12:38,826 --> 00:12:41,361 to meet you. 264 00:12:42,762 --> 00:12:44,564 -You knew the answer. -Yes. 265 00:12:44,664 --> 00:12:47,667 We are here for the clue. We understand you have it. 266 00:12:47,767 --> 00:12:51,071 I have been waiting for you nearly my whole life, 267 00:12:51,171 --> 00:12:53,240 but I cannot help you. 268 00:12:53,340 --> 00:12:55,442 Only Jinaal can. 269 00:12:56,476 --> 00:12:58,145 The original host? 270 00:12:58,946 --> 00:13:02,582 Didn't he die hundreds of years ago? 271 00:13:02,682 --> 00:13:05,485 Jinaal joined with our symbiont 272 00:13:05,585 --> 00:13:09,256 so that it could carry his secrets across the ages 273 00:13:09,356 --> 00:13:10,623 until a worthy 274 00:13:10,723 --> 00:13:12,459 seeker arrived. 275 00:13:12,559 --> 00:13:16,096 He requires that you speak with him directly. 276 00:13:17,497 --> 00:13:18,866 Please. 277 00:13:18,966 --> 00:13:21,801 The symbiont is tired and longs to rest. So do I. 278 00:13:21,902 --> 00:13:24,371 How are we supposed to do this? 279 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:26,573 A zhian'tara. 280 00:13:26,673 --> 00:13:29,809 It's a ritual that allows Jinaal's consciousness 281 00:13:29,910 --> 00:13:31,979 to transfer to another body 282 00:13:32,079 --> 00:13:33,346 for a limited time. 283 00:13:33,446 --> 00:13:35,648 GUARDIAN XI: It cannot be a joined host, 284 00:13:35,748 --> 00:13:38,418 but others from your team may serve 285 00:13:38,518 --> 00:13:41,088 as a vessel. I should warn you, however, that 286 00:13:41,188 --> 00:13:43,523 it can be an emotionally 287 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:45,792 overwhelming experience. 288 00:13:45,893 --> 00:13:47,494 CULBER: Captain, Jinaal can use me. 289 00:13:47,594 --> 00:13:50,163 "Emotionally overwhelming" is what I do best. 290 00:13:50,263 --> 00:13:53,033 [sighs] Are you sure? 291 00:13:54,501 --> 00:13:56,769 GUARDIAN XI: It's decided then. 292 00:13:56,870 --> 00:14:00,007 Gray, you can help me prepare. 293 00:14:00,107 --> 00:14:02,775 It will be a valuable addition to your training. 294 00:14:02,876 --> 00:14:05,245 Yes, Guardian. 295 00:14:20,227 --> 00:14:21,594 Oh, T'Rina. Good morning. 296 00:14:21,694 --> 00:14:25,532 I have brought you a gift for your new office, 297 00:14:25,632 --> 00:14:26,833 a favinit plant. 298 00:14:26,934 --> 00:14:29,937 Oh, it is quite lovely. 299 00:14:30,037 --> 00:14:31,204 [sighs] 300 00:14:31,304 --> 00:14:33,473 Oh. 301 00:14:33,573 --> 00:14:35,142 Thank you. 302 00:14:35,242 --> 00:14:39,046 I can imagine what a transition this must be. 303 00:14:39,146 --> 00:14:40,747 -[chuckles] -After so many years 304 00:14:40,847 --> 00:14:42,282 with Discovery as your home. 305 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,417 Yes, well... 306 00:14:44,517 --> 00:14:47,654 I do miss them all, 307 00:14:47,754 --> 00:14:50,023 but I-I am excited for this new challenge, 308 00:14:50,123 --> 00:14:51,992 and I will admit, 309 00:14:52,092 --> 00:14:53,560 a bit trepidatious. 310 00:14:53,660 --> 00:14:55,963 No, I... 311 00:14:56,063 --> 00:14:57,797 have been asked to speak at today's 312 00:14:57,897 --> 00:14:59,332 resource committee meeting, 313 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:01,868 on behalf of the planets I represent. 314 00:15:02,669 --> 00:15:05,638 The position I will advocate is a controversial one. 315 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:09,943 I have no doubt you will perform your duties commendably. 316 00:15:12,079 --> 00:15:14,114 Shall we? 317 00:15:15,448 --> 00:15:17,617 There is something else I wish to discuss, 318 00:15:17,717 --> 00:15:19,452 o-of a personal nature. 319 00:15:19,552 --> 00:15:23,090 Our engagement announcement. [stammers] 320 00:15:23,190 --> 00:15:25,192 I reviewed the draft, and 321 00:15:25,292 --> 00:15:27,060 there is one phrase which I believe 322 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:29,496 may warrant reconsideration. 323 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:33,100 "The handsome and erudite Captain Saru." 324 00:15:33,200 --> 00:15:36,903 If it embarrasses you, we will remove it, 325 00:15:37,004 --> 00:15:40,307 but it is accurate to say that you are both. 326 00:15:42,209 --> 00:15:43,676 If there is nothing else you would change, 327 00:15:43,776 --> 00:15:45,612 I will have it sent out within the day. 328 00:15:45,712 --> 00:15:47,814 Please. It is all very exciting. 329 00:15:47,914 --> 00:15:49,349 DUVIN: Madam President. 330 00:15:49,449 --> 00:15:51,184 I am ready with your briefing for today's session. 331 00:15:51,284 --> 00:15:52,452 Thank you, Mr. Duvin. 332 00:15:52,552 --> 00:15:54,054 This is, of course, Captain Saru. 333 00:15:54,154 --> 00:15:55,722 I don't believe you two have met. 334 00:15:55,822 --> 00:15:57,124 It is a pleasure. 335 00:15:57,224 --> 00:15:59,626 Our announcement is prepared, 336 00:15:59,726 --> 00:16:00,627 with one small edit. 337 00:16:00,727 --> 00:16:02,062 Once I have made that, 338 00:16:02,162 --> 00:16:03,196 you may transmit to the appropriate outlets. 339 00:16:03,296 --> 00:16:05,598 Today, Madam President? 340 00:16:05,698 --> 00:16:08,168 -Yes. -Of course. 341 00:16:12,805 --> 00:16:14,207 [sighs] 342 00:16:16,476 --> 00:16:17,810 Ambassador. 343 00:16:17,910 --> 00:16:21,414 When you are ready, I shall see you inside. 344 00:16:22,449 --> 00:16:23,650 Yes. 345 00:16:34,794 --> 00:16:37,097 [doors whoosh open] 346 00:16:39,232 --> 00:16:40,933 Excuse me, sir? 347 00:16:41,034 --> 00:16:42,502 Lieutenant Tilly. 348 00:16:42,602 --> 00:16:44,837 Captain Burnham asked me to show you around the ship 349 00:16:44,937 --> 00:16:46,206 to facilitate introductions. 350 00:16:46,306 --> 00:16:47,907 Ah, she gave me a chaperone. 351 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:50,977 Uh, not sure I would agree with that choice of words, but... 352 00:16:51,078 --> 00:16:52,912 Introductions can wait. 353 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:54,281 I'm combing through sensor data 354 00:16:54,381 --> 00:16:55,782 for any signs of Moll and L'ak's ship. 355 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:59,186 That is the top priority from an operational perspective. 356 00:16:59,286 --> 00:17:02,422 If I could have permission to speak freely, sir. 357 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:05,925 Zora's already monitoring scanners in-in real time. 358 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:07,794 Crew cohesion is a top priority 359 00:17:07,894 --> 00:17:09,596 as well, and, uh, 360 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:13,465 so... Plus, it's... Captain's orders. 361 00:17:15,335 --> 00:17:18,037 I didn't, Lieutenant. 362 00:17:18,137 --> 00:17:19,339 Sorry, didn't what? 363 00:17:19,439 --> 00:17:21,574 Give you permission to speak freely. 364 00:17:23,810 --> 00:17:27,314 But I can walk and chew gum. 365 00:17:28,681 --> 00:17:31,050 -That is an Earth expression. -Uh... 366 00:17:31,151 --> 00:17:33,386 Yeah, no, it is. I just, I don't know... 367 00:17:33,486 --> 00:17:34,854 I'm not running all over the ship. 368 00:17:34,954 --> 00:17:36,556 They can report to me here in the science lab. 369 00:17:36,656 --> 00:17:39,126 Active duty roster introductions, 1100 hours. 370 00:17:39,226 --> 00:17:41,194 Schedule five minutes with each of them. 371 00:17:54,774 --> 00:17:56,476 -Hi. -Hi. 372 00:17:56,576 --> 00:17:58,578 Uh, do you have a little time now, or...? 373 00:17:58,678 --> 00:18:01,114 -Yeah, just finished. -Uh... 374 00:18:01,214 --> 00:18:04,016 Am I allowed to hug you 375 00:18:04,117 --> 00:18:05,652 while you're on duty? 376 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:07,754 Quick, no one's looking. 377 00:18:07,854 --> 00:18:09,422 [both chuckle] 378 00:18:13,360 --> 00:18:15,628 I haven't actually touched you in months. 379 00:18:15,728 --> 00:18:17,029 Um... 380 00:18:17,130 --> 00:18:19,699 Uh, the... 381 00:18:19,799 --> 00:18:22,535 The captain said that we might have some time off after this, 382 00:18:22,635 --> 00:18:25,638 and I was wondering if maybe I could see your quarters, 383 00:18:25,738 --> 00:18:27,440 or meet some of the other trainees? 384 00:18:27,540 --> 00:18:28,641 Sure. 385 00:18:28,741 --> 00:18:32,912 And, well, maybe... 386 00:18:33,012 --> 00:18:35,448 there's some things we should talk about, too. 387 00:18:37,550 --> 00:18:38,718 Yeah. 388 00:18:38,818 --> 00:18:40,787 GUARDIAN XI: We are ready to begin. 389 00:18:57,637 --> 00:18:59,306 [Guardian XI inhales sharply] 390 00:18:59,406 --> 00:19:02,542 [Guardian XI speaking Trill] 391 00:19:42,382 --> 00:19:44,984 GUARDIAN XI: The transference is complete. 392 00:19:45,084 --> 00:19:48,688 Jinaal's consciousness is within him. 393 00:19:52,525 --> 00:19:53,793 What year is it? 394 00:19:53,893 --> 00:19:55,962 BURNHAM: 3191. 395 00:19:57,764 --> 00:20:00,433 It's good to meet you, Jinaal. 396 00:20:00,533 --> 00:20:02,935 I'm Captain Burnham of the USS Discovery. 397 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:05,171 I love what they've done with the uniform. 398 00:20:05,272 --> 00:20:07,173 It's a little formal, though. 399 00:20:07,274 --> 00:20:09,376 -Do you mind? -Not at all. 400 00:20:09,476 --> 00:20:11,544 [laughing] 401 00:20:11,644 --> 00:20:13,079 What about you? 402 00:20:13,179 --> 00:20:14,881 You're not Starfleet. 403 00:20:14,981 --> 00:20:16,883 Unaffiliated professional associate. 404 00:20:16,983 --> 00:20:19,218 Ah. Got it. 405 00:20:19,319 --> 00:20:21,688 You solved the poem and the riddle. 406 00:20:21,788 --> 00:20:24,891 Very impressive, making it this far. [laughs] 407 00:20:24,991 --> 00:20:27,994 And now you're here for the clue. 408 00:20:28,094 --> 00:20:31,097 -Yes. You have it? -No. 409 00:20:31,197 --> 00:20:33,733 But I can take you to it, 410 00:20:33,833 --> 00:20:36,936 if you don't mind me getting this uniform a little dirty. 411 00:20:37,036 --> 00:20:39,406 I hid it in the canyons, not too far from here. 412 00:20:39,506 --> 00:20:40,707 800 years ago? 413 00:20:40,807 --> 00:20:42,875 Oh, don't worry, Professional Associate. 414 00:20:42,975 --> 00:20:44,243 It'll still be there. 415 00:20:44,344 --> 00:20:45,812 I hide things very well. 416 00:20:45,912 --> 00:20:47,179 BURNHAM: Well, we can beam there. 417 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:49,015 We have personal transporters now. 418 00:20:49,115 --> 00:20:50,550 Oh, I don't remember the coordinates. 419 00:20:50,650 --> 00:20:52,719 I just remember the path. 420 00:20:52,819 --> 00:20:55,121 Besides, I can't tell you how much I miss the feeling 421 00:20:55,221 --> 00:20:58,525 of a nice, long walk. 422 00:20:58,625 --> 00:21:00,893 -BURNHAM: We don't have time. -JINAAL: It'll be fine. 423 00:21:00,993 --> 00:21:04,597 Ensign, uh, stay here with Kalzara and keep comms open. 424 00:21:04,697 --> 00:21:07,700 -Aye, Captain. -Come on, keep up. 425 00:21:07,800 --> 00:21:09,135 You have a lifetime. 426 00:21:09,235 --> 00:21:11,371 I only have a few hours. 427 00:21:11,471 --> 00:21:15,007 Wow. This guy really works out. 428 00:21:29,021 --> 00:21:32,759 [loud, overlapping chatter] 429 00:21:32,859 --> 00:21:35,127 My world needs a new starbase. 430 00:21:35,227 --> 00:21:38,565 We have all heard what's happening with the Breen. 431 00:21:38,665 --> 00:21:40,132 They're growing increasingly dangerous 432 00:21:40,232 --> 00:21:42,902 as the warring factions vie for control. 433 00:21:43,002 --> 00:21:44,771 Which is why it is vital 434 00:21:44,871 --> 00:21:49,041 that all member worlds receive fair attention, 435 00:21:49,141 --> 00:21:50,843 including yours. 436 00:21:50,943 --> 00:21:54,714 While adopting this change would delay your starbase, 437 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:57,249 I would also suggest and support 438 00:21:57,350 --> 00:22:00,687 an immediate increase in patrols in your sector, 439 00:22:00,787 --> 00:22:03,189 subject to President Rillak's approval, of course. 440 00:22:04,791 --> 00:22:07,460 In such a scenario, would you consider your security needs 441 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:09,996 to be appropriately addressed? 442 00:22:10,096 --> 00:22:15,234 Yes. That would be satisfactory. 443 00:22:15,334 --> 00:22:19,205 In that case... All in favor? 444 00:22:24,777 --> 00:22:26,813 All opposed? 445 00:22:28,014 --> 00:22:30,450 The revision has been adopted. 446 00:22:30,550 --> 00:22:35,154 Thank you. Let's take a short recess. 447 00:22:39,792 --> 00:22:41,694 May I have a word? 448 00:22:41,794 --> 00:22:44,464 -Of course. -Ah. 449 00:22:53,139 --> 00:22:54,807 Ah. 450 00:22:54,907 --> 00:22:56,609 How may I help you, Mr. Duvin? 451 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:59,812 I am curious what, if anything, President T'Rina has told you 452 00:22:59,912 --> 00:23:02,882 of the conflicts her coalition has had with the Vulcan Purists. 453 00:23:02,982 --> 00:23:04,884 Oh, I know there has been conflict. 454 00:23:04,984 --> 00:23:06,553 Indeed. 455 00:23:06,653 --> 00:23:08,621 And as you were speaking, I found myself wondering 456 00:23:08,721 --> 00:23:11,724 how they might make political fodder out of your remarks. 457 00:23:11,824 --> 00:23:14,494 What you said could be seen as a criticism 458 00:23:14,594 --> 00:23:16,596 of Ni'Var, itself a larger world. 459 00:23:16,696 --> 00:23:19,298 And the fact that President T'Rina voted with you 460 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:21,534 -makes it... -She did not vote with me. 461 00:23:21,634 --> 00:23:23,536 She voted according to her own values 462 00:23:23,636 --> 00:23:25,071 and the needs of the Federation. 463 00:23:25,171 --> 00:23:26,739 While that may be true, 464 00:23:26,839 --> 00:23:28,541 appearances matter. 465 00:23:28,641 --> 00:23:31,277 In politics, they are often all that matters. 466 00:23:31,377 --> 00:23:34,481 Typically, I would speak with her directly, 467 00:23:34,581 --> 00:23:37,617 but I fear her logic is clouded by both her love for you 468 00:23:37,717 --> 00:23:40,853 and her strong disapproval of the Vulcan Purists. 469 00:23:40,953 --> 00:23:43,956 Therefore, logic and reason dictates that I approach you. 470 00:23:44,056 --> 00:23:46,593 As you live in a near-constant state of emotional compromise, 471 00:23:46,693 --> 00:23:49,061 you are therefore better equipped to behave logically. 472 00:23:49,161 --> 00:23:51,097 With respect, 473 00:23:51,197 --> 00:23:55,034 your argument is a touch circuitous. 474 00:23:55,134 --> 00:23:58,237 I am not sure I am clear on your point. 475 00:23:58,337 --> 00:24:00,973 My point is that President T'Rina's betrothal 476 00:24:01,073 --> 00:24:02,308 to someone from another world 477 00:24:02,408 --> 00:24:04,376 brings with it many complications. 478 00:24:04,477 --> 00:24:06,746 Its announcement at this time 479 00:24:06,846 --> 00:24:09,616 would be like adding a spark to a keg of cabrodine. 480 00:24:09,716 --> 00:24:12,785 And in case I'm once again being unclear, 481 00:24:12,885 --> 00:24:18,357 the president's political future would be the keg. 482 00:24:26,666 --> 00:24:28,668 * * 483 00:24:28,768 --> 00:24:31,270 BURNHAM: For starters, how did you get the clue? 484 00:24:31,370 --> 00:24:33,239 Did you... did you know Dr. Vellek? 485 00:24:33,339 --> 00:24:36,275 Were you with him when he found the Progenitors' technology? 486 00:24:36,375 --> 00:24:38,310 You ask a lot of questions. 487 00:24:38,410 --> 00:24:41,347 How about we just enjoy the walk, smell the air? 488 00:24:41,447 --> 00:24:43,616 We don't have time to smell the air, okay? 489 00:24:43,716 --> 00:24:45,585 Others are coming, and they're way less friendly. 490 00:24:45,685 --> 00:24:47,186 If they got their hands on what you're hiding, 491 00:24:47,286 --> 00:24:48,521 it would be a disaster. 492 00:24:48,621 --> 00:24:50,122 [distant screeching] 493 00:24:50,222 --> 00:24:52,224 What was that? 494 00:24:52,324 --> 00:24:55,728 An itronok, a carnivorous quadruped 495 00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:58,230 about three times your height, extremely vicious. 496 00:24:58,330 --> 00:25:00,567 I studied them while I was still alive. 497 00:25:00,667 --> 00:25:01,734 These canyons are their hunting grounds. 498 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:03,970 Yeah. That seems like something 499 00:25:04,070 --> 00:25:05,204 you could've mentioned before. 500 00:25:05,304 --> 00:25:07,506 JINAAL: Would that've changed your mind? 501 00:25:07,607 --> 00:25:09,742 Anyone sane knows to stay away this place, 502 00:25:09,842 --> 00:25:12,078 which made it perfect for hiding the clue. 503 00:25:12,178 --> 00:25:15,447 These answers you want-- 504 00:25:15,548 --> 00:25:17,950 if I give them to you, they might cost you your life. 505 00:25:18,050 --> 00:25:20,620 You sure it's worth it? 506 00:25:20,720 --> 00:25:23,890 We've already risked our lives to come this far. 507 00:25:26,425 --> 00:25:28,327 We're sure. 508 00:25:28,427 --> 00:25:31,130 All right. 509 00:25:31,230 --> 00:25:33,132 800 years ago, 510 00:25:33,232 --> 00:25:35,134 the Federation president brought together 511 00:25:35,234 --> 00:25:36,936 six scientists in secret: 512 00:25:37,036 --> 00:25:40,539 me, Dr. Vellek and four others, Federation and non-Federation. 513 00:25:40,640 --> 00:25:43,275 Don't ask me their names. I won't tell you. 514 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:45,945 I will tell you that our mission was 515 00:25:46,045 --> 00:25:48,180 to research the Progenitors and their message. 516 00:25:48,280 --> 00:25:50,182 The one Captain Picard found. 517 00:25:50,282 --> 00:25:52,318 Yes. 518 00:25:52,418 --> 00:25:54,353 It took years, 519 00:25:54,453 --> 00:25:57,323 but eventually led us to a sector of deep space 520 00:25:57,423 --> 00:25:59,592 where we found a technology... 521 00:25:59,692 --> 00:26:02,028 beyond anything we'd ever seen. 522 00:26:02,128 --> 00:26:06,032 One of our group tried to activate it, 523 00:26:06,132 --> 00:26:08,434 and he was killed. 524 00:26:10,870 --> 00:26:12,639 It was horrible. 525 00:26:12,739 --> 00:26:16,308 After that, the rest of us made a pact. 526 00:26:16,408 --> 00:26:19,145 Told the president that we'd hit a dead end, 527 00:26:19,245 --> 00:26:21,013 destroyed all of our research, 528 00:26:21,113 --> 00:26:23,950 removed our names from every database we could access. 529 00:26:24,050 --> 00:26:27,119 And we hid the location of what we'd found. 530 00:26:28,187 --> 00:26:31,824 Why didn't you give it to the Federation for safekeeping? 531 00:26:32,591 --> 00:26:35,895 The Dominion War was raging. 532 00:26:35,995 --> 00:26:38,130 Everyone saw an enemy in everyone else. 533 00:26:38,230 --> 00:26:40,066 And we knew that technology could be used 534 00:26:40,166 --> 00:26:41,701 for great destruction. 535 00:26:41,801 --> 00:26:44,937 Protecting it became the focus of our lives. 536 00:26:46,538 --> 00:26:48,474 Nothing was more important. 537 00:26:48,574 --> 00:26:50,509 [screeching] 538 00:26:50,609 --> 00:26:53,312 That was way closer. 539 00:26:53,412 --> 00:26:55,481 We'd better pick up the pace. 540 00:27:02,221 --> 00:27:04,456 TILLY: Sir? 541 00:27:05,557 --> 00:27:08,260 Moll and L'ak are at Lyrek. 542 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:10,797 Uh, I know, sir. Zora told me. 543 00:27:10,897 --> 00:27:12,799 Uh, Commander Rhys is here for his meeting, 544 00:27:12,899 --> 00:27:14,566 so I'll give you two some privacy. 545 00:27:14,667 --> 00:27:16,568 No need for that. Stay. 546 00:27:16,669 --> 00:27:18,570 In 20 words or less, tell me something about yourself 547 00:27:18,671 --> 00:27:20,673 I couldn't read in your file. 548 00:27:23,342 --> 00:27:25,812 [Rhys clears throat] 549 00:27:28,647 --> 00:27:30,582 I'm a real ship-head. 550 00:27:30,683 --> 00:27:33,519 Love the Crossfield, but something about the curves 551 00:27:33,619 --> 00:27:37,056 of a 23rd century Constitution class just gets me. 552 00:27:37,156 --> 00:27:40,259 That was 22 words. 553 00:27:40,359 --> 00:27:41,828 Thank you. 554 00:27:41,928 --> 00:27:43,996 Dismissed. 555 00:27:46,065 --> 00:27:48,801 The worst thing I've ever seen in the sickbay was a Bynar 556 00:27:48,901 --> 00:27:52,338 with a Dakalan boreworm eating its synaptic processor. 557 00:27:52,438 --> 00:27:55,407 Growing up on Bajor, my nicknames were "Full Monopoly" 558 00:27:55,507 --> 00:27:57,810 and "Bluff Master," so, yeah, 559 00:27:57,910 --> 00:28:00,947 I'm pretty much unbeatable at tongo. 560 00:28:02,614 --> 00:28:06,753 Saurians reproduce asexually, but we do not meet our progeny. 561 00:28:06,853 --> 00:28:10,489 They're instead raised by the community. 562 00:28:10,589 --> 00:28:14,193 I've laid three clutches. 563 00:28:14,293 --> 00:28:16,896 Okay. [clears throat] 564 00:28:16,996 --> 00:28:19,165 When Nilsson left for her new post on Voyager, 565 00:28:19,265 --> 00:28:20,366 she gave me her pet tribble, 566 00:28:20,466 --> 00:28:21,567 -and... -[Tilly clears throat] 567 00:28:23,169 --> 00:28:25,905 Oh, don't worry. It's been neutered. 568 00:28:26,005 --> 00:28:27,239 [sighs softly] 569 00:28:27,339 --> 00:28:30,743 Last time I did this, they gave me chips. 570 00:28:33,012 --> 00:28:36,448 Okay, I'll save my drag racing story for next time. [chuckles] 571 00:28:37,316 --> 00:28:39,886 It was nice meeting you. 572 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:43,089 Uh, they were in the middle of a sentence, sir. 573 00:28:43,189 --> 00:28:45,724 -I got the gist. -Sir, if you only spend 574 00:28:45,825 --> 00:28:47,794 30 seconds with each crew member, how can you...? 575 00:28:47,894 --> 00:28:51,097 The meetings are exactly as long as they need to be, Lieutenant. 576 00:28:52,899 --> 00:28:55,067 I'll send Commander Owosekun in. 577 00:28:55,167 --> 00:28:57,203 Mm-hmm. 578 00:29:02,341 --> 00:29:04,243 Understood. Uh, keep me posted. 579 00:29:04,343 --> 00:29:06,813 What's going on? 580 00:29:06,913 --> 00:29:08,848 Our sensors on Lyrek. 581 00:29:08,948 --> 00:29:10,950 Might be some trouble coming. 582 00:29:11,050 --> 00:29:13,285 But it's-it's nowhere near hear yet, so... 583 00:29:13,385 --> 00:29:15,687 So that's good news, right? 584 00:29:15,788 --> 00:29:17,990 Well, I hope so. [laughs] 585 00:29:19,725 --> 00:29:22,528 You said there was something that you wanted 586 00:29:22,628 --> 00:29:25,832 -to talk to me about? -Yeah, I just... 587 00:29:25,932 --> 00:29:27,666 I just... 588 00:29:27,766 --> 00:29:31,103 It seems like you've been doing really well. 589 00:29:31,203 --> 00:29:33,572 -[laughs softly] -And I've been good, too. 590 00:29:33,672 --> 00:29:36,275 Great, actually. 591 00:29:40,446 --> 00:29:42,181 But I think we both feel 592 00:29:42,281 --> 00:29:44,783 like things seem different between us. 593 00:29:44,884 --> 00:29:47,619 Holo's just not the same. 594 00:29:47,719 --> 00:29:49,321 No, you're right. 595 00:29:49,421 --> 00:29:54,026 You're right. Um, things have felt very different. 596 00:29:54,126 --> 00:29:56,095 I think that's why I was so nervous to see you. 597 00:29:56,195 --> 00:29:58,264 Because I knew we'd have to talk about it, 598 00:29:58,364 --> 00:30:00,867 and I don't know how to start that conversation. 599 00:30:00,967 --> 00:30:04,036 But, I mean, it makes sense, right? 600 00:30:04,136 --> 00:30:06,738 We literally used to be connected. 601 00:30:06,839 --> 00:30:10,242 And now, I'm following my path here, 602 00:30:10,342 --> 00:30:13,445 and you're following yours on Discovery. 603 00:30:13,545 --> 00:30:15,447 Mm. 604 00:30:15,547 --> 00:30:19,085 It's a big change. 605 00:30:19,886 --> 00:30:22,955 Maybe we just need to see each other more often. 606 00:30:23,055 --> 00:30:25,257 So, I can... I can put in for more leave, 607 00:30:25,357 --> 00:30:28,194 and I can... I can even ask about transferring. 608 00:30:28,294 --> 00:30:30,129 I wouldn't want you to do that for me. 609 00:30:30,229 --> 00:30:35,301 Just like you wouldn't want me to give this up for you. 610 00:30:36,302 --> 00:30:37,736 Yeah. 611 00:30:37,836 --> 00:30:40,606 No, you're right. 612 00:30:41,407 --> 00:30:44,143 I'm not sure what else to do. 613 00:30:44,243 --> 00:30:46,545 Well, I mean, if things aren't working 614 00:30:46,645 --> 00:30:48,180 the way they are right now, 615 00:30:48,280 --> 00:30:50,449 maybe we could try something different. 616 00:30:50,549 --> 00:30:53,920 Like, there are so many kinds of relationships. 617 00:30:54,020 --> 00:30:57,456 I don't know if I can do this any other way. 618 00:30:57,556 --> 00:30:59,959 So does that mean...? 619 00:31:00,059 --> 00:31:04,030 Are we saying we're breaking up? 620 00:31:09,936 --> 00:31:14,006 I, uh... Yeah, I guess. 621 00:31:15,441 --> 00:31:17,809 I guess so. 622 00:31:17,910 --> 00:31:19,445 I think you're right. 623 00:31:19,545 --> 00:31:21,247 I think this is the right thing. 624 00:31:21,347 --> 00:31:24,316 -This is the right thing. -Ooh. [chuckles] 625 00:31:24,416 --> 00:31:26,953 But I'll always be here for you. 626 00:31:29,621 --> 00:31:32,791 No matter what. 627 00:31:33,592 --> 00:31:35,461 Well, me, too. 628 00:31:35,561 --> 00:31:37,796 Always. 629 00:31:42,801 --> 00:31:44,270 You know where the technology is. 630 00:31:44,370 --> 00:31:48,107 Why not just tell us so we can secure it? 631 00:31:48,207 --> 00:31:51,410 We can actually skip this whole clue trail. 632 00:31:51,510 --> 00:31:54,080 No. 633 00:31:54,180 --> 00:31:56,515 We created the clues so that no one could reach the end 634 00:31:56,615 --> 00:31:58,050 unless they follow the full path. 635 00:31:58,150 --> 00:32:00,786 We wanted the power to be found, 636 00:32:00,886 --> 00:32:02,854 but only by a worthy seeker, 637 00:32:02,955 --> 00:32:04,890 and only when the time was right. 638 00:32:04,991 --> 00:32:07,259 A time of peace when species have evolved enough 639 00:32:07,359 --> 00:32:08,894 to use it only for good. 640 00:32:08,995 --> 00:32:11,697 So tell me, in 3191, 641 00:32:11,797 --> 00:32:14,100 has that time come? 642 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:16,735 This is a time of peace, yeah. 643 00:32:18,570 --> 00:32:20,472 [sighs] 644 00:32:20,572 --> 00:32:22,941 -You don't look so sure. -Oh, I am. 645 00:32:23,042 --> 00:32:24,810 But I can't promise you it'll last. 646 00:32:24,910 --> 00:32:26,278 Advancement isn't linear. 647 00:32:26,378 --> 00:32:28,247 I do know that the Federation is driven 648 00:32:28,347 --> 00:32:29,581 by a will to do good. 649 00:32:29,681 --> 00:32:31,050 Most sentient beings are. 650 00:32:31,150 --> 00:32:33,452 There are plenty who would disagree with that. 651 00:32:33,552 --> 00:32:35,621 Good outweighs the bad. 652 00:32:35,721 --> 00:32:37,823 Truly believe that. 653 00:32:37,923 --> 00:32:39,591 I think you and your fellow scientists 654 00:32:39,691 --> 00:32:41,860 must have believed it, too. 655 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:44,263 Otherwise, you wouldn't have left these clues. 656 00:32:44,363 --> 00:32:47,266 You would've destroyed all evidence it ever existed. 657 00:32:48,067 --> 00:32:51,470 That, Captain, is a very fair point. 658 00:32:51,570 --> 00:32:54,306 Book, what is it? 659 00:33:00,746 --> 00:33:03,282 Oh. 660 00:33:03,382 --> 00:33:05,284 JINAAL: An ina raptor, itronok prey. 661 00:33:05,384 --> 00:33:07,819 Fresh kill. They're closer than I thought. 662 00:33:07,919 --> 00:33:10,989 Have your phasers ready. 663 00:33:20,399 --> 00:33:21,833 [screeching] 664 00:33:21,933 --> 00:33:23,302 BURNHAM: We might have company soon. How close are we? 665 00:33:23,402 --> 00:33:25,003 JINAAL: Right around this corner. 666 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:31,710 Okay. There. 667 00:33:31,810 --> 00:33:34,446 That's where the clue is hidden. 668 00:33:34,546 --> 00:33:35,981 There's a carving. 669 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:38,517 Just below it is a crack that opens into a compartment 670 00:33:38,617 --> 00:33:40,652 I built into the rock. 671 00:33:45,891 --> 00:33:48,794 That's it. 672 00:33:48,894 --> 00:33:51,029 -Yeah. -Wait! 673 00:33:51,130 --> 00:33:53,932 [screeching] 674 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:56,102 [phasers whirring] 675 00:33:58,837 --> 00:34:00,172 [quietly]: They can cloak? 676 00:34:00,272 --> 00:34:01,807 Their scales control the way light refracts. 677 00:34:01,907 --> 00:34:04,210 That's another thing you could've mentioned, Jinaal. 678 00:34:05,744 --> 00:34:08,547 -Ooh! -Take cover! 679 00:34:08,647 --> 00:34:10,382 Whoa, the hits just keep on coming. 680 00:34:10,482 --> 00:34:12,717 Once agitated, they don't back down. We have to go. Now! 681 00:34:12,818 --> 00:34:14,753 No, we can't. We need the clue. 682 00:34:14,853 --> 00:34:17,188 -You're not getting it tonight. -What? There has to be a way. 683 00:34:17,289 --> 00:34:20,058 There's no way. We stay, we die. 684 00:34:20,159 --> 00:34:22,161 This body, your friend, dies. 685 00:34:22,261 --> 00:34:23,762 I'm not gonna let that happen. 686 00:34:23,862 --> 00:34:25,964 Jinaal. 687 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,699 BOOK: Damn it. 688 00:34:29,568 --> 00:34:31,870 [quietly]: We have to find a way past it. 689 00:34:31,969 --> 00:34:34,606 See if you can communicate with it. 690 00:34:37,609 --> 00:34:40,312 [roaring] 691 00:34:40,411 --> 00:34:43,315 I can't. Connection's a two-way process. It's blocking me. 692 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:45,884 -Could you pick up on anything? -Yeah. It's really pissed off. 693 00:34:45,984 --> 00:34:49,188 Hmm. We didn't need empathy powers to tell us that. 694 00:34:49,288 --> 00:34:50,456 Time for plan B, then? 695 00:34:50,556 --> 00:34:51,922 -On the count of three. -Hey, hey. 696 00:34:52,023 --> 00:34:54,126 Is it on three or after three? 697 00:34:54,226 --> 00:34:56,262 Like, is it "One, two, three," 698 00:34:56,362 --> 00:34:58,364 or "One, two, three, go"? 699 00:34:58,464 --> 00:35:02,168 Second option. One, two, three, go. 700 00:35:02,268 --> 00:35:03,469 -[bellowing] -Hey! 701 00:35:03,569 --> 00:35:04,703 Go then. 702 00:35:04,803 --> 00:35:06,572 [screeching] 703 00:35:16,482 --> 00:35:18,116 [grunts] 704 00:35:22,688 --> 00:35:24,089 BOOK: Hurry up! 705 00:35:24,190 --> 00:35:26,091 I can't see it anymore! 706 00:35:26,192 --> 00:35:27,759 Keep looking. 707 00:35:29,161 --> 00:35:32,298 [itronok screeching] 708 00:35:33,532 --> 00:35:36,468 -[screeching] -BOOK: There you are. 709 00:35:42,674 --> 00:35:44,210 BOOK: Michael, there's another one! 710 00:35:44,310 --> 00:35:47,413 BURNHAM: I need more time! 711 00:35:47,513 --> 00:35:49,581 Michael! 712 00:35:50,449 --> 00:35:53,419 -[Book groaning loudly] -[gasping] 713 00:35:53,519 --> 00:35:55,554 [screeching] 714 00:35:55,654 --> 00:35:58,757 Over there. 715 00:35:59,691 --> 00:36:02,694 -[screeching] -[grunting] Go! 716 00:36:02,794 --> 00:36:04,129 -[groans] -Oh. 717 00:36:04,230 --> 00:36:06,131 [both panting] 718 00:36:06,232 --> 00:36:08,467 BURNHAM: Go in there. 719 00:36:14,573 --> 00:36:18,544 They must have found that poem on Lyrek, right? 720 00:36:18,644 --> 00:36:20,446 Sir, is that a question for me, sir? 721 00:36:20,546 --> 00:36:21,580 No. 722 00:36:21,680 --> 00:36:23,815 -Didn't think so. -Sorry I'm late. 723 00:36:23,915 --> 00:36:26,218 I was working on the data from the Romulan tricorder, 724 00:36:26,318 --> 00:36:28,487 and I think I've finally figured it out. 725 00:36:28,587 --> 00:36:31,056 As long as it's mission-critical, 726 00:36:31,156 --> 00:36:33,124 use as many words as you'd like. 727 00:36:34,926 --> 00:36:36,928 Uh, well, um, the thing is, 728 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:39,565 I hadn't accounted for half-life. 729 00:36:39,665 --> 00:36:43,902 The Progenitors' technology is several billion years old, 730 00:36:44,002 --> 00:36:47,072 so, of course that would result in significant decay 731 00:36:47,172 --> 00:36:48,674 of numerous isotopes. 732 00:36:48,774 --> 00:36:54,313 I don't fully understand it yet, but the technology is... 733 00:36:54,413 --> 00:36:57,649 It could have incredible applications. 734 00:36:57,749 --> 00:37:00,619 One could use it to design new life-forms, 735 00:37:00,719 --> 00:37:04,356 accelerate evolution, modify ecosystems. 736 00:37:04,456 --> 00:37:06,725 And if it can create life, 737 00:37:06,825 --> 00:37:10,429 then, in theory, it might even be possible 738 00:37:10,529 --> 00:37:12,831 to reanimate dead organisms. 739 00:37:12,931 --> 00:37:16,134 That sounds like it'd be very dangerous in the wrong hands. 740 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:17,836 Well, yes, but think of all the good 741 00:37:17,936 --> 00:37:19,805 [laughing]: it could do in the right ones! 742 00:37:19,905 --> 00:37:22,040 It could make even the spore-drive discovery 743 00:37:22,140 --> 00:37:24,676 inconsequential by comparison. 744 00:37:24,776 --> 00:37:28,213 Commander, you have any more data to share? 745 00:37:28,314 --> 00:37:31,683 Um... no, I guess not. 746 00:37:31,783 --> 00:37:35,921 Then your 20 words are up. You're dismissed. 747 00:37:36,021 --> 00:37:39,758 Nice to meet you, too, Commander. 748 00:37:39,858 --> 00:37:42,160 Okay. What?! 749 00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:43,862 What? 750 00:37:43,962 --> 00:37:47,032 I haven't seen him that excited in so long. 751 00:37:47,132 --> 00:37:49,301 Why-why did you have to shut him down like that? 752 00:37:49,401 --> 00:37:51,503 I got the information I needed. Now I'm moving on. 753 00:37:51,603 --> 00:37:53,572 -Oh. -Who's next? 754 00:37:53,672 --> 00:37:56,375 Ey. Uh, since you won't give me permission to speak freely, 755 00:37:56,475 --> 00:37:57,809 I'm just gonna take it. 756 00:37:57,909 --> 00:38:00,446 Captain Burnham-- she sees something in you, 757 00:38:00,546 --> 00:38:03,148 but for the life of me, I have no idea what it is. 758 00:38:03,248 --> 00:38:05,784 So, how about this? How about I'm next? Here are my 20 words. 759 00:38:05,884 --> 00:38:11,289 Uh, you're on a new ship, fresh off a demotion, 760 00:38:11,390 --> 00:38:15,026 trying to hide how hard that is 761 00:38:15,126 --> 00:38:17,396 by being a giant... 762 00:38:18,330 --> 00:38:20,832 Oh, that's 20 words, so... 763 00:38:20,932 --> 00:38:23,535 Excuse me, sir. I have work to do. 764 00:38:23,635 --> 00:38:26,271 [sighs] 765 00:38:31,009 --> 00:38:32,711 Uh, T'Rina, 766 00:38:32,811 --> 00:38:35,381 I have been considering our engagement announcement. 767 00:38:35,481 --> 00:38:36,982 I-I believe the... 768 00:38:37,082 --> 00:38:38,484 It has not yet gone out? 769 00:38:38,584 --> 00:38:41,853 No, but within a few hours. 770 00:38:42,821 --> 00:38:45,657 Ah. Uh, I wonder if perhaps 771 00:38:45,757 --> 00:38:49,628 we should consider postponing. 772 00:38:49,728 --> 00:38:53,264 Well, it-it is a very busy time for you. 773 00:38:53,365 --> 00:38:56,402 And of course, there is my new position. 774 00:38:56,502 --> 00:38:59,371 A public declaration may bring undue pressure. 775 00:38:59,471 --> 00:39:03,809 And as I recall, a wise Vulcan once said, 776 00:39:03,909 --> 00:39:07,679 "To rush a sehlat is to risk a goring." 777 00:39:12,250 --> 00:39:14,920 Duvin spoke with you, did he not? 778 00:39:15,020 --> 00:39:16,922 I... 779 00:39:17,022 --> 00:39:19,124 He did. 780 00:39:19,224 --> 00:39:21,393 He advised me not to announce. 781 00:39:21,493 --> 00:39:23,395 I took that into account and decided otherwise. 782 00:39:23,495 --> 00:39:25,163 So now he turns to you. 783 00:39:25,263 --> 00:39:27,533 He seemed quite clear that it would not be in the interest 784 00:39:27,633 --> 00:39:29,167 of your political career. 785 00:39:29,267 --> 00:39:32,303 I employ Duvin because he is a shrewd political operator, 786 00:39:32,404 --> 00:39:35,273 but that does not mean that he or anyone else, including you, 787 00:39:35,373 --> 00:39:37,443 understands my own interests better than I. 788 00:39:37,543 --> 00:39:40,378 But if you would experience a challenge 789 00:39:40,479 --> 00:39:43,381 from the Vulcan Purists, we must consider that. 790 00:39:43,482 --> 00:39:47,653 Uh, I simply wish to protect you in all ways that I can. 791 00:39:47,753 --> 00:39:50,522 It is unclear to me what would have given you the impression 792 00:39:50,622 --> 00:39:52,524 that I'm in need of caretaker. 793 00:39:52,624 --> 00:39:53,925 MALE [over comm]: Excuse me, President T'Rina. 794 00:39:54,025 --> 00:39:55,961 President Rillak is ready for you. 795 00:39:56,061 --> 00:39:57,362 There is work to attend to. 796 00:39:57,463 --> 00:39:59,164 Excuse me. I must go. 797 00:39:59,264 --> 00:40:03,301 Uh... [sighs] 798 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:05,303 [door whooshes open] 799 00:40:05,403 --> 00:40:06,772 [door whooshes closed] 800 00:40:06,872 --> 00:40:10,141 [screeching, growling in distance] 801 00:40:10,942 --> 00:40:13,945 Okay. We have to get the barb out. 802 00:40:14,045 --> 00:40:16,014 All right? 803 00:40:16,114 --> 00:40:18,450 Then I'm gonna hit it with the dermal regenerator. 804 00:40:18,550 --> 00:40:19,818 It's gonna stop the bleeding. 805 00:40:19,918 --> 00:40:21,386 -On the count of three. -Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. 806 00:40:21,487 --> 00:40:23,589 -Three. -[yells] 807 00:40:23,689 --> 00:40:25,390 [panting] 808 00:40:25,491 --> 00:40:27,659 What happened to "after three," Michael? 809 00:40:27,759 --> 00:40:29,595 Doesn't hurt as much when you're not expecting it. 810 00:40:29,695 --> 00:40:31,863 [laughing]: I'm sorry. 811 00:40:33,431 --> 00:40:36,167 -[screeching] -BOOK: Hey, over there. 812 00:40:36,267 --> 00:40:37,368 [Burnham panting] 813 00:40:37,469 --> 00:40:39,938 BOOK: Those aren't rocks. 814 00:40:40,038 --> 00:40:41,607 -Those are eggs. -Right. 815 00:40:41,707 --> 00:40:43,809 They're protecting their young just like any parent would. 816 00:40:43,909 --> 00:40:46,277 Then there's no justification for antagonizing them, 817 00:40:46,377 --> 00:40:48,179 no matter what's hidden here. 818 00:40:48,279 --> 00:40:50,081 Jinaal was right. 819 00:40:50,181 --> 00:40:52,751 We're gonna have to come back for the clue. 820 00:40:52,851 --> 00:40:54,319 [Burnham panting] 821 00:40:54,419 --> 00:40:57,689 All right. Let's beam out. 822 00:40:57,789 --> 00:41:00,992 We can catch up to him on the canyon. 823 00:41:06,231 --> 00:41:08,900 -That's not good. -We're too close to the rock. 824 00:41:09,000 --> 00:41:11,570 The mineral composition is interfering 825 00:41:11,670 --> 00:41:13,138 -with the transporter signal. -Okay. 826 00:41:13,238 --> 00:41:14,940 -What do you want to do? -Okay. 827 00:41:15,040 --> 00:41:17,609 BURNHAM: Um... 828 00:41:20,411 --> 00:41:23,048 I got an idea. 829 00:41:23,148 --> 00:41:24,583 Basic xenoanthropology-- 830 00:41:24,683 --> 00:41:27,452 show respect to the one you're studying. 831 00:41:31,322 --> 00:41:32,558 Michael, don't. 832 00:41:32,658 --> 00:41:34,492 -Trust me. -Don't do it. 833 00:41:34,593 --> 00:41:37,696 -[rattling] -[sighs] 834 00:41:43,134 --> 00:41:45,737 [exhales deeply] 835 00:41:45,837 --> 00:41:48,607 [whirring] 836 00:41:49,374 --> 00:41:52,678 [screeching] 837 00:41:53,511 --> 00:41:55,380 Have you lost your mind? 838 00:41:55,480 --> 00:41:58,717 Our phasers made us seem like a threat. 839 00:41:58,817 --> 00:42:01,620 Try to communicate with them again. Now. 840 00:42:01,720 --> 00:42:05,490 Tell them we're sorry and-and that we are leaving. 841 00:42:05,591 --> 00:42:08,827 [loud bellowing] 842 00:42:17,235 --> 00:42:20,772 [screeching] 843 00:42:27,579 --> 00:42:29,715 They're letting us go. 844 00:42:29,815 --> 00:42:33,018 BURNHAM: We'll find another way to get that clue. 845 00:42:38,556 --> 00:42:40,792 * * 846 00:42:42,594 --> 00:42:45,263 [chuckles] Jinaal! 847 00:42:45,363 --> 00:42:48,533 I've missed this-- 848 00:42:48,634 --> 00:42:52,971 the simple pleasure of gazing at the stars. 849 00:42:55,040 --> 00:42:56,942 I see you survived. 850 00:42:57,042 --> 00:42:58,509 Skin of our teeth. 851 00:42:58,610 --> 00:43:00,545 You knew that was their nesting ground, didn't you? 852 00:43:00,646 --> 00:43:03,815 And you had us draw our phasers to incite them. 853 00:43:03,915 --> 00:43:06,251 Why? 854 00:43:06,351 --> 00:43:07,686 [chuckling] 855 00:43:07,786 --> 00:43:09,554 I had to know what you'd do 856 00:43:09,655 --> 00:43:12,557 when you encountered a life-form vastly different than your own. 857 00:43:12,658 --> 00:43:15,794 Would you just see an enemy, 858 00:43:15,894 --> 00:43:18,563 or would you try to connect? 859 00:43:18,664 --> 00:43:22,868 That's vital for whoever gets the Progenitors' technology. 860 00:43:23,735 --> 00:43:25,503 As is the belief 861 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:28,406 in the potential for goodness in all beings. 862 00:43:29,240 --> 00:43:32,343 Proceed wisely, Captain. 863 00:43:32,443 --> 00:43:35,647 Associate. 864 00:43:35,747 --> 00:43:37,382 And the carving on the rock face? 865 00:43:37,482 --> 00:43:39,384 I believe you'd call that a red herring. 866 00:43:39,484 --> 00:43:42,053 -Hmm. -Never understood that. 867 00:43:42,153 --> 00:43:44,890 -Herrings aren't even red. -[Burnham chuckles] 868 00:43:44,990 --> 00:43:47,092 -I think that's the point. -Ah. 869 00:43:47,192 --> 00:43:49,661 -I still don't get it. -BOOK: Out of curiosity, 870 00:43:49,761 --> 00:43:51,462 if we hadn't proven worthy, 871 00:43:51,562 --> 00:43:54,499 would you have let the itronoks kill us? 872 00:43:56,034 --> 00:43:57,468 To protect the Progenitors' power? 873 00:43:57,568 --> 00:43:58,804 BOOK: Uh-huh. 874 00:43:58,904 --> 00:44:01,239 Yes. 875 00:44:05,911 --> 00:44:07,813 These are the coordinates for the next clue? 876 00:44:07,913 --> 00:44:10,515 JINAAL: They are. Good luck, Captain. 877 00:44:29,300 --> 00:44:32,437 [indistinct crowd chatter] 878 00:44:39,077 --> 00:44:41,079 T'Rina, um, 879 00:44:41,179 --> 00:44:43,414 might you have a moment? 880 00:44:48,653 --> 00:44:50,355 [Saru sighs] 881 00:44:50,455 --> 00:44:53,024 I have been terribly uneasy since our tea. 882 00:44:53,124 --> 00:44:55,460 I have given it much thought, 883 00:44:55,560 --> 00:44:57,262 and have come to realize 884 00:44:57,362 --> 00:45:01,132 that what I was trying to do was not what you asked for, 885 00:45:01,232 --> 00:45:03,835 nor what you needed. 886 00:45:03,935 --> 00:45:05,837 I apologize. 887 00:45:05,937 --> 00:45:08,073 I accept. 888 00:45:08,173 --> 00:45:11,309 The matter is already in the past. 889 00:45:11,409 --> 00:45:14,112 Does that response trouble you? 890 00:45:14,212 --> 00:45:16,481 No. Uh, quite the opposite. 891 00:45:16,581 --> 00:45:20,618 I... I feared a far worse outcome. [chuckles] 892 00:45:20,718 --> 00:45:22,287 You see, 893 00:45:22,387 --> 00:45:25,924 I have never experienced conflict 894 00:45:26,024 --> 00:45:28,293 with someone I love in this way. 895 00:45:28,393 --> 00:45:31,262 Conflict is a natural part of any relationship, 896 00:45:31,362 --> 00:45:34,599 -and not to be feared. -Hmm. 897 00:45:34,699 --> 00:45:37,568 It is a natural part of political life, as well. 898 00:45:37,668 --> 00:45:40,471 Duvin is correct. 899 00:45:40,571 --> 00:45:43,975 The announcement will enflame the Vulcan Purists. 900 00:45:44,075 --> 00:45:46,111 But if it were to come out 901 00:45:46,211 --> 00:45:48,313 that we were engaged and had not announced, 902 00:45:48,413 --> 00:45:50,415 that would erode my citizens' trust. 903 00:45:50,515 --> 00:45:53,218 That would make it seem as though I was hiding something, 904 00:45:53,318 --> 00:45:56,487 and we have nothing to hide. 905 00:45:57,488 --> 00:45:59,357 In that case, 906 00:45:59,457 --> 00:46:03,228 I would like to announce as soon as possible. 907 00:46:03,328 --> 00:46:06,164 And if difficulties arise, 908 00:46:06,264 --> 00:46:11,469 it will be my honor to stand beside you to face them. 909 00:46:28,653 --> 00:46:31,189 [gasps] 910 00:46:31,289 --> 00:46:33,291 GUARDIAN XI: Zhian'tara has ended. 911 00:46:33,391 --> 00:46:36,928 Jinaal has left you. 912 00:46:37,028 --> 00:46:40,331 Jinaal feels deep gratitude 913 00:46:40,431 --> 00:46:43,935 for the extra moments of life you have given him. 914 00:46:44,035 --> 00:46:46,304 The experience was, um... 915 00:46:49,207 --> 00:46:52,077 Well, I-I... I don't have the words. 916 00:47:02,753 --> 00:47:04,923 I am glad you found what you needed, Captain. 917 00:47:05,023 --> 00:47:06,557 BURNHAM: So am I. 918 00:47:06,657 --> 00:47:10,661 There are some very dangerous people that won't be. 919 00:47:10,761 --> 00:47:12,597 I'm sorry. We think that they're on their way here. 920 00:47:12,697 --> 00:47:14,699 I can assist with a team for protection. 921 00:47:14,799 --> 00:47:18,904 No need. Trill security is more than capable of handling them. 922 00:47:19,004 --> 00:47:21,706 Okay. Dr. Culber, you should beam 923 00:47:21,806 --> 00:47:24,275 to sickbay for a checkup. 924 00:47:27,412 --> 00:47:29,080 You should beam back, too. 925 00:47:29,180 --> 00:47:31,216 Have Dr. Pollard take a look at your leg. 926 00:47:37,022 --> 00:47:39,390 Adira. 927 00:47:39,490 --> 00:47:41,326 I'll see you back on board. 928 00:47:43,694 --> 00:47:46,064 Kalzara, thank you for everything. 929 00:47:46,164 --> 00:47:50,301 Thank you, for now I can rest. 930 00:47:53,038 --> 00:47:55,273 [indistinct chatter] 931 00:48:01,679 --> 00:48:03,748 -[laughter] -BARTENDER: Welcome to Red's. 932 00:48:03,848 --> 00:48:05,716 I'll be right back for your order. 933 00:48:05,816 --> 00:48:08,353 That looks radioactive. 934 00:48:15,626 --> 00:48:18,463 I realize we did not get off on the best foot today, Lieutenant, 935 00:48:18,563 --> 00:48:22,433 but leadership and friendship are two different beasts. 936 00:48:22,533 --> 00:48:26,337 Professional distance keeps the distinction clear. 937 00:48:26,437 --> 00:48:28,539 My crew understood that. 938 00:48:28,639 --> 00:48:33,478 We had a shorthand, a mutual trust. 939 00:48:34,279 --> 00:48:35,981 Well, in my experience, sir, it helps 940 00:48:36,081 --> 00:48:38,783 if the crew believes you actually care about them. 941 00:48:38,883 --> 00:48:41,219 Hmm. 942 00:48:42,020 --> 00:48:43,854 Hmm. 943 00:48:43,955 --> 00:48:45,690 Commander Rhys has an extensive 944 00:48:45,790 --> 00:48:47,692 and comprehensive interest in starships 945 00:48:47,792 --> 00:48:49,794 that goes far beyond the tactical. 946 00:48:49,894 --> 00:48:51,696 If he wanted, he could have a bright future 947 00:48:51,796 --> 00:48:53,031 in the Command division. 948 00:48:53,131 --> 00:48:56,434 Pollard has stared into the void and made it blink. 949 00:48:56,534 --> 00:48:57,902 Nothing frightens that woman. 950 00:48:58,003 --> 00:49:01,006 Linus cares deeply for tradition and stability, 951 00:49:01,106 --> 00:49:04,875 evident in his dedication to his people's child-rearing ways. 952 00:49:04,976 --> 00:49:06,877 And Reno, well... 953 00:49:06,978 --> 00:49:09,414 Shall I go on? 954 00:49:09,514 --> 00:49:13,284 Analyzing them is not the same as connecting with them, 955 00:49:13,384 --> 00:49:14,919 or showing them respect. 956 00:49:15,020 --> 00:49:18,823 -Respect has to be earned. -I agree, sir. 957 00:49:18,923 --> 00:49:21,392 And that goes both ways. 958 00:49:30,168 --> 00:49:34,305 [indistinct chatter, laughter] 959 00:49:35,806 --> 00:49:37,842 Hmm. 960 00:49:45,983 --> 00:49:48,419 We are making preparations 961 00:49:48,519 --> 00:49:51,356 to jump to the coordinates from the clue. 962 00:49:52,757 --> 00:49:54,459 But they're in Tzenkethi space 963 00:49:54,559 --> 00:49:57,128 so we can't go until the diplomats clear the way. 964 00:49:57,228 --> 00:50:00,531 Ah, red tape, your favorite. 965 00:50:00,631 --> 00:50:03,668 Today must have been something. 966 00:50:03,768 --> 00:50:08,506 Yeah. Having another consciousness inside of me? 967 00:50:08,606 --> 00:50:11,376 I mean, I was there, but I wasn't. 968 00:50:11,476 --> 00:50:14,045 How is that even possible? 969 00:50:14,145 --> 00:50:15,680 How does that work? 970 00:50:15,780 --> 00:50:20,318 How do I begin to explain any of that? 971 00:50:22,087 --> 00:50:24,622 I suppose you can't. 972 00:50:24,722 --> 00:50:28,459 At least not with the science we have now. 973 00:50:28,559 --> 00:50:31,562 Doesn't mean it's unknowable. 974 00:50:31,662 --> 00:50:33,864 Right? 975 00:50:33,964 --> 00:50:36,134 Maybe. 976 00:50:36,234 --> 00:50:38,869 Makes me think of my abuela. 977 00:50:40,671 --> 00:50:43,408 She was a doctor, too. 978 00:50:43,508 --> 00:50:48,313 She filled her home with religious icons-- 979 00:50:48,413 --> 00:50:51,949 Catholic Church, Buddhism, Santeria, 980 00:50:52,049 --> 00:50:54,685 all sorts of faiths. 981 00:50:54,785 --> 00:50:57,021 She used to tell me that it was a reminder 982 00:50:57,122 --> 00:51:00,691 that not everything has to have an answer. 983 00:51:05,896 --> 00:51:08,933 But I'm not sure I'm okay with that. 984 00:51:09,033 --> 00:51:11,769 Yeah, I get that. 985 00:51:11,869 --> 00:51:13,671 What do you mean? 986 00:51:13,771 --> 00:51:16,774 Jinaal said something as we were walking back, 987 00:51:16,874 --> 00:51:19,610 and he was right. 988 00:51:21,379 --> 00:51:24,382 I am searching. 989 00:51:25,183 --> 00:51:26,517 This technology, 990 00:51:26,617 --> 00:51:28,953 it's the closest that we'll ever get 991 00:51:29,053 --> 00:51:33,958 to the beings who designed life as we know it. 992 00:51:34,925 --> 00:51:36,761 Maybe by the end of the journey, 993 00:51:36,861 --> 00:51:39,930 we will find the answers we need. 994 00:51:40,030 --> 00:51:42,567 Both of us. 995 00:51:47,338 --> 00:51:49,407 * * 996 00:51:50,341 --> 00:51:54,712 GRAY: The life of a symbiont is a journey that spans centuries. 997 00:51:54,812 --> 00:51:57,348 Each host it passes through changes it, 998 00:51:57,448 --> 00:52:01,252 and it changes each in return. 999 00:52:01,352 --> 00:52:04,189 The lesson this teaches us is 1000 00:52:04,289 --> 00:52:07,492 that every life is a journey. 1001 00:52:07,592 --> 00:52:10,461 A series of changes. 1002 00:52:13,864 --> 00:52:18,403 We must work to understand those we encounter on our journey. 1003 00:52:23,541 --> 00:52:26,844 We must choose to connect. 1004 00:52:29,347 --> 00:52:34,084 Not just with others... 1005 00:52:34,185 --> 00:52:36,654 but also, with ourselves. 1006 00:52:39,590 --> 00:52:42,993 Sometimes we fail. 1007 00:52:43,093 --> 00:52:46,096 Sometimes we succeed. 1008 00:52:46,864 --> 00:52:51,068 Either way, we must keep trying. 1009 00:52:51,168 --> 00:52:53,137 Because we have to. 1010 00:52:55,005 --> 00:52:59,810 Because we're all looking for meaning in our lives. 1011 00:53:06,284 --> 00:53:09,019 And in the end, 1012 00:53:09,119 --> 00:53:11,522 the connections we make 1013 00:53:11,622 --> 00:53:14,525 will lead us there. 1014 00:53:19,730 --> 00:53:21,999 GUARDIAN XI: Thank you, Gray. 1015 00:53:29,407 --> 00:53:33,778 [Guardian XI speaking Trill] 1016 00:53:48,259 --> 00:53:51,662 * * 1017 00:53:54,332 --> 00:53:58,669 [indistinct chatter] 1018 00:54:08,145 --> 00:54:10,114 [chatter continues]