Deanna Troi
by Dana Foster
Lieutenant Commander Dana Foster was sent by Captain Picard to do an interview of Counselor Deanna Troi with regards to the most recent events where the crew of the Enterprise all lost their memories. Only Counselor Troi and Commander Data escaped being affected by the drug administered by some citizens of the planet Bolger, and the Captain wanted all loose ends wrapped up for his report to Star Fleet Command. It remains to be seen if Bolger would find itself culpable for the actions of the citizens or if this was a very limited conspiracy.
[Awkward silence that lasts a good two minutes]
Foster: I guess we better do this and get it over with, huh?
Troi: *arching an eyebrow* Get it over with, Commander Foster? Are you implying that you're uncomfortable around me? I simply cannot imagine why that might be. *pointed look*
Foster: Captain Picard was concerned that the government of Bolger had foreknowledge of what was going on. You spoke to Premier Kristilla. Did she give any indication that she had underhanded plans to steal things that didn't belong to her?
Troi: To be quite honest, while I did detect some sort of subterfuge from Kristilla, I was completely floored to discover that she planned to steal the memories of all those on board the Enterprise. Frankly, Dana, I think you should have been the one to deal with Kristilla though- you have firsthand knowledge about that kind of tactical manoeuvre, now don't you? From the Borg, I mean. *innocent look* Hey, is that Commander Riker over there?
Foster: *Glances at Riker* Ummm yes, so it is. Is he the reason you've changed since we got our memories back?
Troi: Changed? I have no idea what you're talking about, Commander. I mean, you come on board and within just a few days you're playing tonsil hockey with my imzadi. *pauses to think for a second* Although I have to admit that Will's one amazing kisser.
Foster: *thoughtful* It's not as if I'd remember he was your boyfriend or anything else. But you're right, he's one hell of a kisser. *grin* I wonder why he hasn't told me about his relationship with you since we got our memories back? *looks annoyed* Might have saved you and me a lot of awkwardness, don't you think?
Troi: *arches eyebrow* You know, you've got a point there. I wonder why he hasn't mentioned that. *motions to Riker* Will- have you got a second?
Riker: *looking petrified* Actually, ladies, as much as I'd love to I promised Data I'd help him choose a feline supplement for Spot's dinner tonight. *mutters under his breath* Or maybe there's a warp core I could go jump into. *smiles* It looks like I'll just have to take a rain check this time.
Troi: *sends Dana a knowing look* Really? That's a shame. I guess the two of us will just have to sit around and talk about you then.
Foster: *eyeing Riker walking away with great haste* So...how come you two never got married?
Troi: Oh look! Our hot fudge sundaes are here! Sorry- I can't possibly talk with my mouth full. *takes an enormous bite of ice cream*
DISCLAIMER: Will Riker was abused in this interview with permission.
