Gambit Line-By-Line

[LeadHead]

Riker enters ready room, sits down and activates desktop monitor.

Riker: Sir.

 

[Kertrats47]

CHEKOTE [on monitor]: I read your report, Commander. My condolences to you and your crew. Captain Picard's death is a loss to the entire Federation. I see that you've asked to postpone your mission to the Argus sector. For what reason?

 

[LeadHead]

Riker: I have a request, Sir. I would like to conduct an investigation into Captain Picard's death.

 

[sekundant]

CHEKOTE [on monitor]: The Dessican authorities have jurisdiction in this case, Commander.

 

[Orac]

Number 1: I know that, sir. Frankly, I don't have much confidence in the authorities on Dessica Two. There's every reason to believe that they're corrupt.

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

CHEKOTE [on monitor]: I suspect you're right. The question remains, are you the one to pursue this?

 

[sekundant]

RIKER: The Captain's death hit me pretty hard, and I may not be completely objective, but there is no one who is more determined. I won't rest until I find out who's responsible.

 

[Athena28]

CHEKOTE: All right, Commander. I'm officially placing the Enterprise on detached duty. Your mission is at your discretion. Good luck.

 

[Kertrats47]

RIKER: Thank you, sir.

 

[May 20]

[Yranac's quarters]

(the Yridian is eating from a large array of dishes when Riker enters)
YRANAC: Ah, Commander Riker. I've been meaning to speak to you. I was wondering if you could move me to better quarters. I don't care much for the decor here.

 

[Orac]

Number 1: These are the best quarters we have. I was hoping now that you've had a chance to relax you might have remembered some of the details about the aliens you saw. Something you may have forgotten.

 

[Kertrats47]

YRANAC: Sorry, my memory isn't what it used to be.

 

[Orac]

Number 1: They murdered a man in cold blood in full view of everyone in the bar and you can't remember anything about them?

 

[May 20]

YRANAC: Now that you mention it, I do remember one thing. They said they'd kill anyone who talked about what happened.

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

RIKER: Do you know where they went? (Yranac smiles) So you know who they are and you know where I can find them.

 

[sekundant]

YRANAC: Perhaps I do.

 

[Athena28]

RIKER: What do you want?

 

[Kertrats47]

YRANAC: Not a great deal, commander. Just a shuttlecraft. I believe I'd like to travel for a while, see more of the galaxy. You understand.

 

[sekundant]

RIKER: A shuttlecraft? Well, here's my offer. Instead of the ship, I'll give you some time.

 

[May 20]

YRANAC: Time?