Some basic voicetesting for the Big Man Himself

[faire_en_sorte_que]

I do have to say that the journal name you've given me is a bit on the clever side: something showing some respect for my roots in France as well as what I normally say while in command of a ship.

But with the mention of ship I must remind you of something, Mun: I have a duty to the Enterprise, and while I'm certain Will can handle his own on the ship I still have a responsibility to Starfleet and to my crew to lead by example. I cannot do that while I am in your...what was it you called it, "headspace"? Understand, I do prefer some fantasy time now and again like my forays in the Holodeck as Dixon Hill, but that is on my off time.

I request you return me to my proper place.

Comments

[mmmm_cake]

You have your own ship! That's a big responsibility! Is it a big boat or a little one?

[faire_en_sorte_que]

[Well, hello there excitable child.]

Not a boat, child, a starship. I am a starship captain with a ship that has over one thougsand people living on it.

But before we go any further, may I get your name?

[mmmm_cake]

I'm not a child, I'm seventeen! [Not that you'd know it since he's three foot nothing, and certainly isn't acting his age at all.] A starship? Is that like in space!? Wow!

I'm Mitsukuni Haninozuka! What's your name!?

[faire_en_sorte_que]

My name is Jean luc Picard, and yes, I mean in space.

[There is a slight irking at the whole "Not a child, I'm seventeen" mention. Wesley was about that age when he first met him and had a very similar thought on the matter]

The starship I am a captain of, the Enterprise D, was built in a shipyard over Mars called Utopia Planitia.

Well, I should clarify, I am no longer the Captain of the Enterprise-D. It was destroyed. I am now the captain of the Enterprise-E

[mmmm_cake]

Jean Luc Picard? You are rather French aren't you! [Honey listens to Jean Luc completely entranced.]

Wow! I hope your mun lets you go back to your ship! It sounds like you like it a lot!

Though I hope your new one doesn't get destroyed!

[faire_en_sorte_que]

Very sharp, young man. Yes, I am French. I was born in La Berre.

I would certainly hope not. She's the Flagship of the Federation and a powerful ship on top of that. She has survived attacks by the Borg. I am certain the Enterprise E has several years left in her.

[mmmm_cake]

Tamaki is from France too! But I don't know which part, I should ask him the next time I see him!

The Borg? What's that?

[faire_en_sorte_que]

[Oh, to be innocent of the Borg.]

They are an alien race of Cyborgs who believe that perfection is attainable through the forced disposal of free will. And they are immensely powerful.

Tamaki? Is it safe to assume this is a friend of yours, Mitsukuni?

Picard's spaceship brings all the kids to the yard~

[mega_maiden]

"To ensure that"...oh! I get it!

The way my mun explained it to me, your time has stopped. If you return, you will be back in the place you were taken from, time and all.

They're like, it's better than yours :P

[faire_en_sorte_que]

Well, if this is a temporal anomoly it is relieving that my ship will not be without its captain. Still, it is disconcerting that I am not there on the bridge of my ship, ensureing my crew makes it to see another day.

And what are you referring to, young lady?

[mega_maiden]

It can be, I've become a little more adjusted over time to the headspace situation.

I was just translating it. My software did it literally, instead of in context.

[faire_en_sorte_que]

Ah. That does clarify things. Well, it's an old saying on Earth with captains. I learned it from my father. What you said is literally what it means, but in use and context, it means "make it so".

You said software just a moment ago. Would that mean you are an android?

[mega_maiden]

"Make it so." I understand.

Yes! I am Rock Light, an android built by Thomas Light to assist in lab work, and to learn. My number is DRN-001.

[faire_en_sorte_que]

Odd. You must not be from my universe, as what you mentioned is not so in our history books. My second in command is a man named Data and was the first successful android built. What year is it for you?

[mega_maiden]

Most likely. There have been many wars involving robots since was created.

The year is 2053. [She tilts her head slightly.] I am three years old.

[faire_en_sorte_que]

Several wars involving them, and it's only 2053. That's a very precarious time from my own history, but that is over three centuries in my past.

Three years? Sounds like you've had quite an experience in those three years.

[tasha_yar]

"Sir." Her voice hesitates a little. "I'm not sure these beings understand, or are able to comply, with your request based on my observations."

[mega_maiden]

Maybe things are better for your Mister Data...or at least he has different problems.

We...think and feel. Luckily, when programmed correctly, we enjoy our work, and grow to bond with the humans and robots we work with.

Some people...design us to enjoy terrible things. It holds us back as people, instead of tools.

[She's says this all with a tired acceptance, like it's something she deals with all too often.]

[faire_en_sorte_que]

It is good to see a familiar face, Tasha.

[He hears that hesitation. If she is doing so, there is a very good reason]

We have dealt with beings not unlike these...I believe they called themselves "Muns" before. I don't believe them as mischevious as Q nor as malevolent as Lore, so I hold out hope we shall have our requests met eventually.

[faire_en_sorte_que]

That is a shame. Data has had a bit of an easier time. He was involved in a Court Case on whether or not he recieved full Federation Rights. He was found to be one, and while there are those who would like to see him disassembled like a childs toy for their own benefit he is in charge of his own life.

[There is a slight downcast look to Picard] It's a shame to hear that you have yet to escape the barbarism. It does not sound to be a ...particularly proud time in your history if you have beings with full capacity to feel and are used as mere tools.

[tasha_yar]

She visibly relazes for a moment. "Thank you, sir."

It's been awhile since she's seen anyone. Unlike Deanna who was practically born with poise, Tasha has to remember her manners. "I can't answer that, sir. What I can say is that we appear to be in no danger at the moment. This place has been somehow designated 'safe' by these beings until we return to -" She searches for the word before blowing her bangs out of her eyes.
"Somewhere, if not our own time and place."

[faire_en_sorte_que]

That is disappointing to hear, Lieutenant, but if we are safe and in no immediate danger of harm then we can use this time to aquaint ourselves with those around us, experience what it is like in this anomaly.

[There is a second or two of thought]

What year is it for you?

[mega_maiden]

My father...that is my creator says that originally, he was planning on us not having emotions. Then he realized that he had to give us some emotional feedback in order to make us give proper judgement calls when working. And conscious to know what is right and wrong, so we do not follow an order blindly and into a bad situation.

[She gives his hand an extremely gentle tug.] Things will get better. I am sure of it. Sometimes, it just takes a while.

[tasha_yar]

She fidgets some more. "I...can't be sure of that, sir. I've been told there's something...No, that I am subject to or part of some kind of temporal anomaly."

[faire_en_sorte_que]

My last memory places me at 2379. You...

[There is a pause. Would this be a violation to admit this? There is the incomplete option, so Jean luc will take that.]

You and I parted ways quite some time previously.