Q is bored. Because -that's- new.

[fingersnapping]

Really, I'm disappointed in you, ma cherie. How can you possibly mean to confine someone like me to a mind such as yours? A dire existence. Worse than being human. Eurgh.

No, I can't do it. First of all, it's filthy in here. Secondly - and far more importantly - I'm bored. I know the kind of people you like to spend time with. No Jean Luc to play with, no Number Two. I'd even settle for that microbrained Klingon or the robot. Kathy! Yes, that's a wonderful idea! I should very much like to see Kathy again. Do you suppose she remembers me? Of course she does. My Kathy; she wouldn't forget little old me.

Still, before I leave I suppose I owe you some sort of parting gift for bringing me to life. But what to give you? One can't just go around handing out omniscience, no matter how helpful it might make this role playing thing. How about--hmm...

[ And then Q beams, raises his left hand, and clicks his fingers. Snap. ]

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[hischair]

Your Kathy?

[ Highly doubtful she'd let this swooning guy call her that, it doesn't seem her style. ]

[fingersnapping]

Well, now, look who it is. Captain Cowboy--or the other one, at least. Yes indeed my Kathy. She and I were going to have a baby together, can you imagine it? Her fiery spirit, my good looks. Quite a match we'd have made.

But you? No, you shouldn't know Kathy at all.

[hischair]

I don't want to imagine it. [ Folding his arms. Captain Cowboy is an awesome name but it's ruined by association now, gosh. ] And I think Captain Janeway's the only one at liberty to disclose her personal details.

[ /FRYSQUINT ]

[directives]

[ ... ]

[fingersnapping]

Now is that any way to greet an old friend, or dare I say it, a lover?

[directives]

We were never lovers, Q, and I wouldn't exactly call us friends, either.

[spotsallthewaydown]

What, no request for a Captain Sisko? I'm sure Benjamin would just love a rematch with you, if you're that hard up for company.

[fingersnapping]

Anyone but Sisko. You know how it is, my dear. Without a sense of humor, I'm afraid there simply isn't much there.

[ Maybe...rubbing his face a bit. Not even remotely psychosomatic pain. Nope. ]

[spotsallthewaydown]

Oh, no, he's got a sense of humor, trust me. It's just easier to spot when you're not terrorizing his station. That's one of his little quirks.

you're perfect

[mirabilis]

[ Curious. Curious. Ever so curious ]

I'd hate to question what else is in that mind.

thank youuu also is that HG? because if so, that's awesome.

[fingersnapping]

Nothing more interesting or engaging than me, certainly. Such crude beginnings. Practically medieval!

it is!

[mirabilis]

I'm certain that it would be compared to time travel.

Because the Tech Manual said dolphins serve on the Enterprise-D

[cetaceanops]

Omniscient beings acting like particularly loquacious 2 year old humans does not give one hope for the universe.

[fingersnapping]

The equivalent of 2 for a Q would already be far beyond the capabilities of any human, let alone you, Flipper.

[ Insulting the galaxy one species at a time. ]

Doing this because it's beautiful

[notmakingsense]

[A mismatched being floats by. Noticing Q talking about omnipotence, he just has to add himself to the conversation.]

Yes, yes, being omnipotent does indeed have its perks. One can hold all eternity in their palm, and it's just so much fun to mess with people.

It's too bad whenever you hand it out to people they want to go back to "normal".

It isss. I secretly really hoped there would be a Discord shhh.

[fingersnapping]

You bend the laws of physics over backward for people, and what does it get you? There isn't much more a benevolent, all-seeing entity can do.

Such a handsome voice. Infinitely wise, with just a hint of cutting wit. Who couldn't love a voice like that?

[nooniensingh]

It truly is amazing how a bored writer can make one's life a misery.

Now, out of curiosity, what's this about omniscience?

[fingersnapping]

My boredom is of greater concern. I prefer a swifter pace.

[ Which is why living in the Continuum is excruciating but nvm that. How to approach the question... ]

I imagine you would consider yourself a more worthy recipient for such a gift, n'est pas? Yes, of course you do. But one might posit that you already had an unfair advantage.

[greatest_earthbender_ever]

...Yeah, you definitely seem like the kind of guy that's hard to forget, that's for sure.

[fingersnapping]

Impossible. Impossible to forget. Get it right.

[iamnotkhan]

You know, I can't actually imagine what it must be like, to have all the intelligence you do and be able to be bored. You'd think you'd have worked out a better solution, by now.

[fingersnapping]

[ Oh look it's Doctor Yawn himself! Well, when in Rome, it seems, make nice with all the Romans, no matter how dull they happen to be. And when he says make nice, he means be more Q. ]

Perhaps I should take up another hobby. Something less mercurial than imposing myself on mortal lives. What is that game you play--racquetball? [ Raising his left hand, but then he shakes his head, looking deeply aggrieved. ] No--anything but that.

[sonof_mogh]

[Oh God. Not you. Have an annoyed growl, Q.]

What are you doing here?

[fingersnapping]

[ Cupping his own ear. ]

What was that? Actual words from my favourite monosyllabic lifeform? Poo poo. I would have thought to receive a better reception than this! Life is so dull without me. [ A flash, and now he stands beside him, an arm draped across his shoulder. ] You can admit it: you missed me, didn't you? I won't tell anyone. Well, it's not like they'd believe me, even if I did.

[cetaceanops]

With all due respect sir, you're giving him exactly the reaction he wants out of you.