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she would choose to enter the Academy

Lal has narrowed the choices to four.

And in any meaningful evaluation of Lal,

that I could not allow her to pass into oblivion.

- Gender female. - That's right. Just like me.

What are criteria?

when I have learned all there is to learn aboard the starship,

from Starfleet Research.

That is a flower, Lal.

It is a limitation we must learn to accept, Lal.

They're pressing lips. It's called kissing.

Hmm. That could make socialization more difficult.

We are taking you to the holodeck

It just wasn't meant to be.

that if I'm not satisfied with what I see,

especially aboard a starship.

would allow the child enormous freedom.

My initial transfers produced very encouraging results,

I thank you for your sympathy,

- Uh-- - Why not three or four?

And that's what being a parent is all about.

almost as though I am learning things over again.

He's doing an excellent job.

to support her as she learns,

Have her report to me immediately for an interview.

Data, you are seeking to achieve

for what Commander Data has already achieved.

but you ignore their personal liberties and freedom.

suggesting a punitive approach,

to help you through sentience.

There are times, sir, when men of good conscience

How is Lal doing?

In all these discussions,

There are many things that she can learn only from me.

lay in a course for the starbase on Otar II.

Have you any idea what will happen when Starfleet learns about this?