The Chute Line-by-Line

[Orac]

Neelix: Akritirian Patrol. Er, am I in Akritirian space? Oh, dear. I, I thought this was the Heva Seven refuelling port. You wouldn't by any chance be able to recommend a respectable establishment where I could have my navigational array repaired?

 

[CaptVader]

PATROL [OC]: Disengage immediately. This is your final warning.

 

[Orac]

Janeway [OC]: Janeway to Neelix. Everyone's aboard.

 

[Athena28]

NEELIX: Acknowledged. I know it's a little cramped back there, so if there's anything I can do to make you more comfortable.

 

[Orac]

Janeway [OC]: Neelix, just get us out of here.

 

[May 20]

NEELIX: Of course, Captain. Talaxian vessel to Akritirian Patrol. My apologies for the little mix-up. I'll departing now as per your orders.

(Neelix undocks from the space station.)

 

[Orac]

Patrol [OC]: Power down your engines and prepare to be boarded.

 

[May 20]

NEELIX: Er, what was that, Patrol? That last message was garbled.

(Bang! Neelix flies his ship away very quickly.)

 

[CaptVader]

[Sickbay]

NEELIX: I've always thought of my piloting skills as modest at best, and the conditions were extremely dangerous. Still, I did outmanoeuvre those Akritirians, didn't I?

 

[May 20]

PARIS: You did a terrific job, Neelix.

 

[Orac]

Janeway: I agree. Excellent piloting.

 

[May 20]

NEELIX: I'm glad to hear you say that, Captain, because I've been thinking. Until Tom here gets back on his feet, perhaps I could, er, try my hand at conn for a while.

 

[Orac]

EMH: That won't be necessary. Lieutenant Paris is just fine, thanks to excellent doctoring. I've finished analysing these implants, and you'll be happy to know that the treatment I've provided will successfully counteract their effect on you.

 

[May 20]

JANEWAY: What exactly was the effect?

 

[CaptVader]

EMH: My readings indicate that the implants are designed to stimulate the production of acetylcholine in the hypothalamus.

 

[May 20]

KES: That would explain the agitation.

 

[CaptVader]

EMH: Hmm. Acetylcholine is a brain chemical common to the neural structures of most humanoids. Essentially, it helps stimulate one's aggressive tendencies.

 

[Athena28]

KIM: Zio was right.

 

[May 20]

PARIS: Come on, Harry. We're overdue for that steak dinner.

 

[Orac]

Harry: I guess so.