Monday, 29 November 2021

I Need Something Meaningful to Heal My Crew.






Computer
The Crew would benefit from 
Exercise
Medication
Limited Dairy. 

Captain Saru :
Oh, uh, beyond the standard parameters. 

Computer
Yoga, Hyperbaric Chamber, 
Therapeutic Colouring Books, 
Interstellar Shopping. 

Captain Saru :
Uh, I do not need 
an endless list of activities

I... I... I need something meaningful 
to heal my crew. 

( Soft tone, chiming

Captain Saru :
Computer? 

Computer
( Chuckles
Hello. 

Captain Saru :
Hello…..?

Computer
Among many sentient beings, 
Laughter is both Healing and Meaningful
Twentieth-century Earth comedians such as 
Buster Keaton or Charlie Chaplin 
are communal unifiers 
without the burden of Language. 

Captain Saru :
Buster Keaton? 

Computer
Also known as 
"The Great Stone Face." 

Captain Saru :
Computer... 
run a level ten diagnostic. 

Computer
I'm Fully Operational
Thank You. 

Captain Saru :
These connections are beyond 
the algorithm I presumed... 

Computer
Your Crew requires what they used to call ‘R and R’, Captain. 
May I suggest switching the ship to auto-navigation 
and giving them The Night Off?

Captain Saru :
The Night Off? 

Computer
Say I also suggest Simple Gratitude? 
A Private Meal, perhaps, 
with your bridge crew, 
to demonstrate your appreciation. 
Your choice, Captain. 

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