I don’t see why not. The spirit of cooperation and all that. Though I admit, I’m no scientist.

@holodecknchill.bsky.social Hello Centurion, can I help you?

Soon

Just be honest, tell the truth

I didn’t realize.

Heh. Could always shave it.

Be honest with the people who love you.

That might take some time to get used to especially

I understand, believe me…

Any change takes some getting used to

I have a feeling she will. She’s known you even longer than me, in a way.

It’s alright, easy thing to be overwhelmed by

I understand. Do what you need to. We’ll focus on the fight later

Congratulations

Heh. You might have a point

Sounds perfect then. I’ll just have to make sure to bring it up to Captain Kira, hope she doesn’t mind me poaching one of her officers

You don’t deserve to have your life ruined because you tried to help someone.

I won’t… but I think you should tell Nerys.

I for one, understand why you did what you did… even if I think you shouldn’t have done it. But you didn’t see another way at the time. We’ve all been there.

And despite what you’ve done… I’ll defend you from Starfleet as best I can. ->

I’ve been thinking. My helm officer put in a transfer request recently, this was their last mission. Can I offer you a permanent posting?

So have I… so have a lot of us…

Forgiving yourself? I admit, that could take time.

Of course, hope you’re liking it so far Lieutenant

*he hugged her*

I know… believe me, I know… I know that feeling all too well… I also know that the people who love you, the people you trust with this… could never hate you. Not Nerys… not the other you… not Julian.

Yes, of course. *he spoke softly, almost as he would to his own children*

You wanted to help a friend. And you didn’t let them fully turn you.

Besides, we both know my hands aren’t exactly clean

Dax… Ezri…

I forgave you five minutes ago.

*he opened his arms in case she needed it*

I felt the same way about my father… treasure the time you get, Commander.

Under their thumb?

I’m sorry to hear that… I lost my stepmother when I was about your age. I know it can be… difficult.

They played all of us…

“Control” is an artificial intelligence. Leeta and the Intendant told me that Pressman had mentioned it.

It wasn’t your fault, Ezri. After what happened to Julian… I might have done the same thing.

But here’s what I don’t understand. Julian is the one who tore them apart, brought them into the light… why would they want to help him, even to manipulate you?

When you and Worf were captured by the Dominion?