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Acknowledged, counselor. He's on his way.

of a highly unusual project undertaken by Commander Data.

but I am incapable of giving her love.

Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds,

Picard to Commander Data.

Now, how would you know that?

to question and examine your perceptions.

You're not a parent, captain.

He refused to give up.

But I fail to understand how a 5-foot android

- I am fine, thank you. - Good.

It is an opportunity for her to observe human behavior,

All other arguments aside, there's one that is irrefutable.

Data, she could learn a lot by being with children her own age.

- Hello, Data. - Guinan.

especially in the light of this new aberration,

Captain's log, supplemental. I have just been advised

and become a member of Starfleet.

that we have made a successful transfer

to guide her through these difficult steps to maturity,

I've been programmed with a listing of 1,400--

The child depends on him.

I will teach you to recognize the artistry in paintings.

One lucky shot by a Romulan, we'd lose you both.

You acknowledge their sentience,

And then, for no apparent reason, she walked out of my quarters.

You're very important to us at Starfleet Research.

to discourage the perception of this new android as a child.

You have Lal off to a wonderful start in life, commander.

don't you think it would be better,

You are truly becoming sentient, Lal.

- I'm sure you'll agree to that. - Yes, I'll agree.

A starship is hardly the proper setting for--

I assure you, admiral,

not to justify one.

Well, please sit down.

It shows affection.

Why do we have two hands?

They're both thinking the same thing, if that's what you mean.

Her neural nets are laid down identically to yours?

That would be most beneficial.

I am certain the admiral is anxious to meet Lal.