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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