Riker_First officer's log stardate 41986.0.
We are waiting the return of Captain who
was summoned to Starbase 7-1-8 for an emergency
conference.
Meanwhile, our sensors are monitoring a ancient
capsule floating in our vicinity which will
be prepared from earth.
Geordi_I wonder how it got out here.
Worf_At its present speed and heading eventually
it will enter the Kazis Binary system and
certainly will be destroyed.
I could attach a tractor beam and adjust
its heading.
I think not, Mr.Worf. It's just space debris.
If we weren't waiting for the captain we
won't have noticed it.
Let it be. Let nature take its course. How
long until Captain Picard returns?
The last communication indicated it would
be several hours.
Data_Commander, request permission to investigate
this vehicle.
Why, Data? It's just a derelict.
It is a piece of history.
The opportunity to examine an ancient vehicle
does not come around very often.
And as you pointed out, we do have the time.
Very well. Be prepared to beam back before
the Captain returns.
Thank you, Sir.
Lieutenant Worf, go with him.
Aye, Sir.
What is to be done with them, Sir?
I don't know.
Commander, a low-mileage-pit woffie?
This time you've got me. I haven't a clue.
They're the most unusual humans I've ever
encountered.
From what I've seen, there's not much to
redeem them. It makes me wonder how our species
survived the 21st century.
You ask to see me?
The Man_I'm going out of my mind for something
to do setting here alone just don't get it.
Now what say me put together a little party.
A celebration?
No, nothing that fancy. Just some folks,
suds, and sounds. Well, it ain't nothing
but something to do.
I'll speak to the captain.
Great you do that.
Inquiry. You do not seem to be having much
difficulty to adjust into your current circumstances
than the others.
You mean being here on this tub four hundred
years from where I started? It's the same
dance just a different tune. You think anyone
around here got a guitar I could borrow?
No, but the computer can replicate such as
instrument.
I was kind of hoping to get one while I still
remember the chord.
Commander Data, we're approaching the neutral
zone. Report to the bridge.I must leave now.
What's this neutral zone?
It is a buffer between the Romulan Empire
and the Federation.
Why does that make me nervous?
I do not know.
We won't be inviting these Roumlans to our
party, will we?
No, that would not be appropriate.
Here's my proposal. You can't stay on the
Enterprise. But I have arranged a rendezvous
with the U.S.S.Charleston bound for earth.
They will deliver you.
Mr.Offenhouse_Then what will happen to us?
There's no trace of my money. My office is
gone. What I do? How will I live?
This is the 24 century. Material needs no
longer exist.
Then what's the challenge?
The challenge, Mr.Offenhouse, is to improve
yourself, to enrich yourself. Enjoy it.
Well, one good thing is since everybody has
forgotten every thing I ever did. It will
all be brand sparking new. I'll be a bigger
hit than I ever has.
Perhaps so. Anything is possible.
What say, Son. You'd make a hell of a sideband?
That offer does present a certain fascination.
