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I thought the characters were already damaged?!
Kirk: Damage report, Mr. Spock?!
Spock: Indeed Captain! It appears the
readers are being held responsible.
Kirk: Send them to the brig! I'll
interogate question them later.
Spock: I don't think they'll go peacfully, sir.
Kirk: I was affraid of that.
Kirk: (speaking into intercom) Security! This is Captain Kirk! Meet us on deck 5!
Security: On our way, sir!
Kirk: Phasers on stun, Spock. You know what to do if they get out of hand!
Spock: (nods) Affirmative, Captain! They always do, don't they?!
Turbo Lift doors: (Swish-swish)
Kirk: Computer! Deck 5!
Security: (speaking from intercom) Captain! It's too late! The purpatrators have already entered the transporter room and are holding Mr. Scott hostage!
Kirk: (to himself) S-S-Scotty!!?!!?????!!!?!
Music reaches a crescendo
Spock: (Looking at Kirk - raises left eyebrow) I believe I told you so, didn't I, Jim?!
Kirk: Spock! If I didn't know better, I'd swear you know everything!
Spock: Why thank you, Captain! I'll take that as a compliment.
Kirk: (rolls eyes)
(Break for commercial)
NOT to be continued...