^^ Obviously, quite a few.
When it comes to friends, Raffi reminds us of both the old and new.
She is new to us and a new friend to Picard compared to Data, Riker and Troi, but she is old compared to Soji, Rios, Elnor and Jurati. In one character she tells the TNG fans that time has moved on and the Picard we thought we knew is not the Picard we now see.
This one quit Starfleet and failed those Romulans he promised relief in his address to their Senate and those Romulans including young Elnor he left on the refugee world.
This one quit Star Fleet and failed his XO, a woman who stood by him to the detriment of her career, her health and her relationship to her family.
Picard could barely acknowledge his guilt over Data's sacrifice 20 years ago, but in Raffi we see the guilt he wilfully ignored for the last 14 years.
This season was not only about forgiving himself regarding Data, but also regarding Raffi.
Make new friends, but keep the old
Those are silver, these are gold.
New made friendships, like new wine,
Age will mellow, and refine.
Friendships that have stood the test,
Of time and change are surely best.
Brow may wrinkle, hair go gray
Friendship never knows decay.
For 'mid old friends, tried and true
Once more we our youth renew
But old friends, Alas! May die,
New friends must their place supply
Cherish friendship in your breast,
New is good, but old is best.
Make new friends, but keep the old
Those are silver, these are gold.
Raffi is silver rimmed with gold.
