"Unification" Line-by-Line

Picard: I will be the first to cheer when the Neutral Zone is abolished. But I wonder if this movement is strong enough to reshape the entire Romulan political landscape.

 

Spock: One can begin to reshape the landscape with a single flower, Captain.

 

D'Tan: Jolan Tru, Mister Spock. Here, look what I've brought you.

(it is a small book)

 

Spock: This is my friend, D'Tan. He's very curious about Vulcan.

 

Picard: Hello, D'Tan.

 

Spock: Where did you get this? This is very old.

 

D'Tan: They read to us from it at the meetings. It tells the story of the Vulcan separation.

 

PARDEK: D'Tan, you should not bring that out here. You've been told many times.

 

D'Tan: I just wanted to show it to Mister Spock.

 

Pardek: Off with you. We'll see you later tonight.

 

D'TAN: Will you tell us more stories about Vulcan?

 

Spock: Yes, I will.

 

D'TAN: Jolan Tru.

 

Pardek: Perhaps this is not such a good place to talk. (They walk off - later, further down the street) So, what do you think of your enemy, Captain Picard?

 

PICARD: These people are no one's enemy, Senator.

 

Pardek: Many of my colleagues fear what they have to say. But I have learned to listen carefully. Children like D'Tan are our future. Old men like me will not be able to hold on to ancient prejudice and hostility. Young people won't allow it. But now, now that they've met their first real Vulcan, it has only inspired them more. I am sure that is evident to you, Spock.

 

SPOCK: I did not anticipate such a passionate response to my arrival.

 

Pardek: Romulans are passionate people. The Vulcans will learn to appreciate that quality in us.

 

SPOCK: If we are successful.

 

PARDEK: We will know soon. The Proconsul has agreed to meet with you.