"I, Borg" Line-bye-Line

[Vanyel]

Picard: Very well. Begin as soon as you’re ready.

 

[Orac]

LaForge: Captain. I have to admit I've been having second thoughts about this plan.

 

[Enterprise1981]

PICARD: In what way?

 

[Vanyel]

Geordi: Well, I’ve been getting to know him. The Borg.

 

[LeadHead]

Picard: I see.

 

[Enterprise1981]

LAFORGE: He's not what I expected, Captain. He's got feelings. He's homesick. I don't know. It just doesn't seem right using him this way.

 

[Orac]

Picard: Centuries ago, when laboratory animals were used for experiments, scientists would sometimes become attached to the creatures. This would a problem if the experiment involved killing them. I would suggest that you unattach yourself from the Borg, Mister La Forge.

 

[Vanyel]

Geordi: Aye, Sir.

 

[LeadHead]

Later, Picard is in his quarters in his robe. The door chime rings. He walks to the door, it opens and we see Guinan.

Picard: Guinan. Please, come in.

 

[Vanyel]

Guinan: Are you sure? You look like you’re preparing yourself for a quiet evening.

 

[LeadHead]

Picard: No, I'm delighted to see you. Can I get you something to drink?

 

[Vanyel]

Guinan: No, thank you. I was thinking how you said the other day that my foil was dipping. That I should get some exercise and strengthen my arm.

 

[Orac]

Picard: Well. a strong forearm is certainly an advantage in fencing.

 

[Vanyel]

Guinan: And bartending. About the Borg, aren’t you the least bit surprised by him?

 

[Orac]

Picard: Surprised?

 

[Vanyel]

Guinan: You know he has a name. LaForge gave it to him. His name is Hugh and he’s lonely. I don’t know what made me go see him. LaForge said I should, but I said no. Then suddenly there I was, standing there staring at him. I thought it was just curiosity. Just curious. I need to hear you say that you are sure you are doing the right thing.

 

[Enterprise1981]

PICARD: If you're here to persuade me not to use the invasive program...

 

[Athena28]

GUINAN: No, I think I need you to persuade me.

 

[Enterprise1981]

PICARD: Two days ago, you were so upset about the Borg even being on the ship that you tore my foil out of my hand. And now you're here questioning whether it should be treated as the enemy.

 

[Orac]

Guinan: No. But when you talk to him face to face, can you honestly say you don't have any doubt?