Picard Uncovers Pulaski's Admiration
Plot Beats
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Picard presses Taggert for a reason, and Taggert laughs off the probe, revealing Pulaski's stubborn request to transfer, her intimate knowledge of Picard's service record, and a longstanding admiration—turning a procedural question into personal revelation.
Who Was There
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Lighthearted admiration tinged with professional regret
Captain Taggert, appearing via viewscreen with a jovial demeanor, responds to Picard's inquiry with nostalgic amusement. His revelation about Pulaski's admiration for Picard is delivered with a laugh, underscoring his fondness for her despite her stubbornness.
- • Explain Pulaski's transfer to Picard
- • Highlight Pulaski's exceptional qualities
- • Pulaski's skills outweigh her eccentricities
- • Professional admiration can drive career decisions
Composed professionalism masking genuine surprise
Captain Picard, seated in his ready room, engages Captain Taggert via the viewscreen, seeking clarity about Dr. Pulaski's unexpected transfer. His composed demeanor fractures momentarily upon hearing Taggert's revelations about Pulaski's admiration, revealing a rare flash of astonishment.
- • Uncover the reason behind Pulaski's transfer
- • Assess Pulaski's fit for the Enterprise
- • Professional transfers warrant clear justification
- • Understanding personnel motivations is key to command
Objects Involved
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The Enterprise's main viewscreen serves as the medium for Picard and Taggert's conversation, displaying Taggert's image with clarity and amplifying the casual yet revealing nature of their exchange. Its presence underscores the distance between the two captains and the formal yet personal nature of their discussion.
Pulaski's purged transporter records are referenced by Taggert, highlighting her strong aversion to transporter technology and the institutional accommodations made for her preferences. This mention underscores the tension between personal convictions and Starfleet protocols.
The Starfleet shuttlecraft is cited by Taggert as Pulaski's preferred method of transport, emphasizing her distrust of transporters and the lengths to which Starfleet accommodates her preferences, even at the cost of operational efficiency.
Location Details
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The Captain's Ready Room serves as the confidential setting for this revelatory conversation between Picard and Taggert. Its quiet, professional atmosphere contrasts with the surprising personal revelations about Pulaski, framing the exchange with an air of institutional gravitas.
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Key Dialogue
"TAGGERT: The moment she heard of the opening on the Enterprise, she put in a request for transfer. Knew your service record backward and forward. Apparently she's been an admirer of yours for some time."
"PICARD: (shocked) Extraordinary."