"Breaking the Ice" Line-by-Line

TUCKER: I've never seen your quarters before. Cozy. (sits on floor) You know you're not supposed to have an open flame on the ship.

 

T'Pol: I was given permission from the Captain. They're for meditation.

 

TRIP: So, what can I do for you?

 

T'pol: Doctor Phlox believes that it might help if I was to discuss my problem with someone I felt comfortable confiding in.

 

Trip: You want to talk to me? Well, I'm not sure I'm going to be much help. I mean, I've only been in 3 relationships and they all went bust. Are you sure you wouldn't rather talk to Hoshi or Ensign Kimball? She's married.

 

T'Pol: You were far from my first choice, but speaking with someone else would mean more people knowing about my situation.

 

Trip: I'll do anything I can. What's your problem?

 

T'Pol: You read the letter.

 

Trip: Yes.

 

T'POL: Then you know that unless I leave Enterprise immediately, my wedding plans will be cancelled.

 

Trip: Have you talked to...

 

T'POL: Koss.

 

Trip: Have you talked to Koss about all this?

 

T'POL: We haven't spoken in many years. Marriages on Vulcan are arranged during childhood. I've only met Koss four times.

 

Trip: How can you be in love with a guy you've only met four times?

 

T'POL: It's assumed that we'd eventually develop an affection for one another.

 

Trip: So his parents send you an ultimatum? He doesn't have a say?

 

T'POL: His parents planned the union. It's their decision.

 

Trip: Boy. Where I come from, arranged marriages went out with slavery.

 

T'POL: Are you going to give me advice or criticize my people's tradition.