Object

Wesley Crusher's PADD (Study Device)

A slate‑sized Starfleet PADD with a matte bezel and bright touch display, pocketable and thumb‑friendly. Its screen bears dense hand‑written annotations and nested algebraic lattices — pages of Wesley's homework and technical notes — with faint edge wear from constant handling. Wesley cradles it while studying; Brull lifts the unit, fingers pausing over complex equations as curiosity and unexpected respect flash across his face.

3 appearances

Purpose

Personal study and reference device: to display, read, annotate, and store coursework, technical notes, and calculations for private study and quick reference.

Significance

Functions as a narrative clue that establishes Wesley's intellect and youthful diligence; the PADD's covered equations trigger Brull's curiosity, soften his outlaw persona, and create a human connection that heightens the scene's emotional stakes before the medical crisis interrupts.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments

S3E9 · The Vengeance Factor

Ten-Forward: Tradition, Service, and a Quiet Challenge

Wesley's PADD sits on his corner table as a visible sign of study and youth; Brull picks it up and inspects complex equations, creating a moment of cross‑cultural curiosity that humanizes both characters.

Before: In Wesley's hands at his corner table, actively used for homework.

After: Returned to Wesley (after inspection) and remains on his table; its presence continues to mark his studiousness.

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S3E9 · The Vengeance Factor

Parthus, Confession, and the Interrupted Intimacy

Wesley's PADD anchors the background interaction: Brull snatches and inspects it, revealing curiosity and respect for Wesley's intellect while also asserting Gatherer bluntness. The device marks Wesley's identity and the intrusion's boundary.

Before: In Wesley's hands on the corner table, filled with homework notes and equations.

After: Temporarily removed by Brull for inspection, then presumably returned to Wesley; physical condition unchanged but has drawn Brull's attention.

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S3E9 · The Vengeance Factor

Brull's Unexpected Tenderness

Wesley's PADD is the focal prop that sparks the exchange: Brull plucks it from Wesley's hands, studies the complex equations, and that act of inspection becomes a nonverbal bridge between thief and student — curiosity and respect displace automatic hostility.

Before: In Wesley's hands at his secluded corner table, displaying complex handwritten equations and study notes.

After: Returned to Wesley's possession after Brull inspects it and nods in faint approval.

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