Object

Wesley's Magnet (portable superconducting retrieval magnet)

A palm-sized portable magnet kept by Wesley and treated as a personal token. Physically described in different sources as a matte, scuffed retrieval magnet and (in other scenes) as a chilled, humming superconducting unit with visible coiled windings; both descriptions occupy the same scene(s) and are used interchangeably to refer to the single object Wesley fingers, carries, and presents to others. The device functions narratively as both a practical retrieval tool and a small, intimate prop that facilitates character interaction (Wesley handling it; Salia's curiosity).

6 appearances

Purpose

A compact demonstration magnet used by Wesley for scientific tinkering and classroom-style experiments, intended to display superconducting effects and probe magnetic phenomena in a portable form.

Significance

Acts as a romantic catalyst and narrative seed: Salia's fascination with the magnet ignites Wesley's instant infatuation, converts a technical prop into an emotional trigger, and prompts Anya's protective intervention—thereby complicating diplomatic protocol and seeding a personal subplot that tensions Starfleet duty and youthful attraction.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

6 moments

S2E10 · The Dauphin

First Contact: Salia and Anya Beam Aboard

Wesley's superconducting magnet functions as a small, tactile prop that catalyzes a personal connection: Salia identifies it, prompting a shy, flirtatious exchange that humanizes the political scene and immediately complicates Starfleet's formal reception with adolescent longing.

Before: Cradled in Wesley's hands as he exits the turbolift, humming faintly.

After: Still in Wesley's possession after the brief exchange; its significance shifts from technical tool to romantic prop.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

Imperious Arrival: Anya's Demand and Picard's Diplomatic Ruling

Wesley's superconducting magnet serves as a prop and romantic catalyst: Salia recognizes it immediately, which opens a shy, technically framed flirtation that crystallizes Wesley's infatuation and underlines her curiosity.

Before: Cradled in Wesley's hands as he exits the aft turbolift.

After: Remains in Wesley's possession as he watches Salia escorted away, now reframed as an object of shared fascination and brief intimacy.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

Salia Boards — Anya Draws the Protective Line

Wesley's superconducting magnet is a portable prop that catalyzes the personal exchange: Salia recognizes and names it, creating an intimate, nerdy connection that triggers Wesley's immediate infatuation and humanizes the diplomatic moment.

Before: In Wesley's hands as he exits the turbolift; active and humming faintly.

After: Remains with Wesley as he converses and is distracted by Salia; possession unchanged but its social function has increased.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

Superconducting Attraction

Wesley's superconducting magnet is the immediate physical catalyst: he carries it as a pocket demonstration of technical competence; Salia recognizes and names it, turning the device into a conversational bridge and flirtation trigger before the guardian interrupts.

Before: Held by Wesley as he exits the aft turbolift, humming faintly and intact.

After: Still in Wesley's possession, untouched physically but elevated narratively into a symbol of connection and desire.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

When Infatuation Meets Fact: Data Defines Salia

Wesley's superconducting magnet sits on his desk as the practical reason he must leave; after Data's exposition and Geordi's prompt, Wesley picks up the magnet and exits, its retrieval ending the private moment and forcing a return to duty.

Before: Resting on Wesley's desk within reach, emitting a faint hum and serving as a tactile focus for his introspection.

After: Taken up by Wesley as he leaves his quarters en route to engineering; in active possession and headed toward repair work.

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S2E10 · The Dauphin

Longing Interrupted — Duty Calls

Wesley's superconducting magnet sits on his desk as the tangible task that calls him back to duty. It functions narratively as the turning point: from idle longing he physically moves to retrieve the part, transforming an emotional beat into a practical action that advances the ship's repair timeline.

Before: On Wesley's desk, untouched while he admires himself in the mirror; quietly present as a regular, humming engineering component.

After: Picked up by Wesley and carried out of the quarters en route to Engineering, removed from the desk and placed into his possession.

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