Terran Lieutenant Stamets

Lieutenant Paul Stamets of the I.S.S. Discovery. Astromycologist, Master of Poison, inventor and definitely the smartest person in the Empire.

[terran-lt-stamets]

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[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

The beast is yours.

(She rubs her scratched arm.)

Now get to work. I’ll be checking on your progress daily.

(She hesitates.)

Tell me... if you pull this off, can two people cross the universe? I... want to take someone with me.

[terran-lt-stamets]

I'm on it.

And, uh... yes? I might need an extra day of testing to make sure the two of you don't merge or whatever kind of freaky shit can happen. It's possible to bring someone along. But please tell me you don't expect me to come with you.

[cmdlandry]

​No, I don’t expect you to accompany me. You are going to test it for me. Take a slave with you. Two people, there and back. And preferably in a way that everyone ends up with their own limbs. We wouldn't want any miscalculations on your part, now would we?

​(She bares her teeth in a smile.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

My work is always meticulous. You and your little darling travel companion have nothing to worry about.

(Paul smiles slyly. He's not sure who Landry plans to bring and he doesn't care too much either. She's secretive and he enjoys taking a jab at that.)

I will let you know when I have an update.

[cmdlandry]

(She presses her lips together.)

​Fine. I’ll wait until I hear from you.

One more question: Will it be a problem if one of us is not from this universe?

​(She is irritated at having to give anything away, but she needs to be sure.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul raises an eyebrow.)

Yeah? It works both ways. But considering the time restraint I won't make it the machine too big, so don't abduct more than one person at a time.

[cmdlandry]

​Huffs, cut to the chase. Does that mean we have to cross over one after the other? Is there a temporal window?

​Once we start, we have to move fast, because all hell will break loose in the Empire. Or do you think I'm taking a lapdog for a stroll?

​Let me tell you something: Lorca's counterpart is sitting in my brig. They will kill him the moment they have no more use for him. And I... Never mind that now, hurry up! Time is running out.

​AND if you tell anyone else about this, I will hang you by your tongue.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Lorca? Really? God, I really hoped I'd never have to see his stupid face again... but fine, I made a promise. Let me tell you how it'll go.

I will give you this device. Use it to enter the coordinates you wish to travel to. I will relay that to the machine I've attached the tardigrade to. It will know where to take you. On your way back, just make sure you and your passenger princess are physically connected in anyway, the device must recognize you two as a unity. Once I receive your coordinates, I'll take you back.

And I'd quite like to keep my tongue, so I'll keep the secret.

(Paul hands over a handheld device with a small screen.)

It's a bit old-fashioned in looks, but it's the most sophisticated bit of tech you'll find. Have fun. And tell Lorca to keep his hands off of me when you bring him here.

[cmdlandry]

​Watch your mouth! You're not even worthy of shining Lorca's boots.

​I'm giving you the coordinates to Prior's World. Now, send me through. Understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

Whatever. I'm gonna send you over. Have fun.

(Paul enters the coordinates and zaps Landry away. He sighs, finally alone.)

Pfff, Lorca can suck my- ugh.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

The beast is yours.

(She rubs her scratched arm.)

Now get to work. I’ll be checking on your progress daily.

(She hesitates.)

Tell me... if you pull this off, can two people cross the universe? I... want to take someone with me.

[terran-lt-stamets]

I'm on it.

And, uh... yes? I might need an extra day of testing to make sure the two of you don't merge or whatever kind of freaky shit can happen. It's possible to bring someone along. But please tell me you don't expect me to come with you.

[cmdlandry]

​No, I don’t expect you to accompany me. You are going to test it for me. Take a slave with you. Two people, there and back. And preferably in a way that everyone ends up with their own limbs. We wouldn't want any miscalculations on your part, now would we?

​(She bares her teeth in a smile.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

My work is always meticulous. You and your little darling travel companion have nothing to worry about.

(Paul smiles slyly. He's not sure who Landry plans to bring and he doesn't care too much either. She's secretive and he enjoys taking a jab at that.)

I will let you know when I have an update.

[cmdlandry]

(She presses her lips together.)

​Fine. I’ll wait until I hear from you.

One more question: Will it be a problem if one of us is not from this universe?

​(She is irritated at having to give anything away, but she needs to be sure.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul raises an eyebrow.)

Yeah? It works both ways. But considering the time restraint I won't make it the machine too big, so don't abduct more than one person at a time.

[cmdlandry]

​Huffs, cut to the chase. Does that mean we have to cross over one after the other? Is there a temporal window?

​Once we start, we have to move fast, because all hell will break loose in the Empire. Or do you think I'm taking a lapdog for a stroll?

​Let me tell you something: Lorca's counterpart is sitting in my brig. They will kill him the moment they have no more use for him. And I... Never mind that now, hurry up! Time is running out.

​AND if you tell anyone else about this, I will hang you by your tongue.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Lorca? Really? God, I really hoped I'd never have to see his stupid face again... but fine, I made a promise. Let me tell you how it'll go.

I will give you this device. Use it to enter the coordinates you wish to travel to. I will relay that to the machine I've attached the tardigrade to. It will know where to take you. On your way back, just make sure you and your passenger princess are physically connected in anyway, the device must recognize you two as a unity. Once I receive your coordinates, I'll take you back.

And I'd quite like to keep my tongue, so I'll keep the secret.

(Paul hands over a handheld device with a small screen.)

It's a bit old-fashioned in looks, but it's the most sophisticated bit of tech you'll find. Have fun. And tell Lorca to keep his hands off of me when you bring him here.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

The beast is yours.

(She rubs her scratched arm.)

Now get to work. I’ll be checking on your progress daily.

(She hesitates.)

Tell me... if you pull this off, can two people cross the universe? I... want to take someone with me.

[terran-lt-stamets]

I'm on it.

And, uh... yes? I might need an extra day of testing to make sure the two of you don't merge or whatever kind of freaky shit can happen. It's possible to bring someone along. But please tell me you don't expect me to come with you.

[cmdlandry]

​No, I don’t expect you to accompany me. You are going to test it for me. Take a slave with you. Two people, there and back. And preferably in a way that everyone ends up with their own limbs. We wouldn't want any miscalculations on your part, now would we?

​(She bares her teeth in a smile.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

My work is always meticulous. You and your little darling travel companion have nothing to worry about.

(Paul smiles slyly. He's not sure who Landry plans to bring and he doesn't care too much either. She's secretive and he enjoys taking a jab at that.)

I will let you know when I have an update.

[cmdlandry]

(She presses her lips together.)

​Fine. I’ll wait until I hear from you.

One more question: Will it be a problem if one of us is not from this universe?

​(She is irritated at having to give anything away, but she needs to be sure.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul raises an eyebrow.)

Yeah? It works both ways. But considering the time restraint I won't make it the machine too big, so don't abduct more than one person at a time.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

The beast is yours.

(She rubs her scratched arm.)

Now get to work. I’ll be checking on your progress daily.

(She hesitates.)

Tell me... if you pull this off, can two people cross the universe? I... want to take someone with me.

[terran-lt-stamets]

I'm on it.

And, uh... yes? I might need an extra day of testing to make sure the two of you don't merge or whatever kind of freaky shit can happen. It's possible to bring someone along. But please tell me you don't expect me to come with you.

[cmdlandry]

​No, I don’t expect you to accompany me. You are going to test it for me. Take a slave with you. Two people, there and back. And preferably in a way that everyone ends up with their own limbs. We wouldn't want any miscalculations on your part, now would we?

​(She bares her teeth in a smile.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

My work is always meticulous. You and your little darling travel companion have nothing to worry about.

(Paul smiles slyly. He's not sure who Landry plans to bring and he doesn't care too much either. She's secretive and he enjoys taking a jab at that.)

I will let you know when I have an update.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

The beast is yours.

(She rubs her scratched arm.)

Now get to work. I’ll be checking on your progress daily.

(She hesitates.)

Tell me... if you pull this off, can two people cross the universe? I... want to take someone with me.

[terran-lt-stamets]

I'm on it.

And, uh... yes? I might need an extra day of testing to make sure the two of you don't merge or whatever kind of freaky shit can happen. It's possible to bring someone along. But please tell me you don't expect me to come with you.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Lieutenant, please clear the air. Are you actually in love with dr. Culber?

I prefer to be adressed as 'doctor' myself, instead of lieutenant. I'm a scientist, not some braindead soldier.

But that aside. I am very fond of doctor Culber and he means a great deal to me. He's the only sense of light, joy and comfort this universe has to offer.

But don't go around telling everyone. I will find you and put you down ruthlessly.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

There we are. I have what you demanded. I had to scour every illegal Ferengi animal market just to get one. A pathetic little specimen, but I hope it serves its purpose.

The damn thing scratched me. I would have cut off its paw for that, but I suppose you need it in one piece.

Now, get started. How long is this going to take? Days? Weeks? I don't have weeks! I HAVE to get into that other universe.

(Her voice takes on a desperate urgency she cannot suppress.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

Heh, you actually did it. It is quite small... I hope it will do.

And don't rush me. I may be the most brilliant mind in the universe, but I am not a magician. I need to design a machine, do all the calculations and theoretical framework and then build and test it. I will do what I can. As long as I get to keep the tardigrade afterwards.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[cmdlandry]

​A tardigrade? Are you fucking kidding me?

Fine, I'll get you one. Do you need it dead or alive?

And then you're going to work day and night, you hear me? I want results. Fast.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Yes, a tardigrade! It actually makes a lot of sense if you consider-

Never mind. I need the tardigrade alive.

And I'll do what I can, but don't expect to stand in your mysterious alternate universe by the next day.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

That's for me to know.

And spare me the technobabble. Tell me what you need to cross universes and I will get it for you.

(She impatiently shifts from one foot to the other.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

It would be helpful to know what you're trying to achieve, you know?

And again, it's not as simple as you think it is. My counterpart fused the DNA of a macroscopic tardigrade to his own. The counterpart of my friend Justin Straal in that mirrored universe found it, but never disclosed how.

It appears the species uses the Stella's mycelial network to travel, but I didn't encounter it while I was trapped there.

I'm getting carried away-

If you did find me one of these tardigrades, perhaps I could use it as a navigator. But like I said: I don't know where to find it. And creating the technology needed to traverse universes takes quite a long time, especially when I'm working on it alone.

Whatever you're trying to do, it must be fascinating, but take it from an actual scientist: it's not practical. At least not on a short notice.

[stupidrehab]

that’s just my nightstand knife don’t worry

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

I want (she lowers her voice to a whisper) to jump to the other universe. Lorca told me about it. I know it’s possible. You are going to show me the way.

[terran-lt-stamets]

See, now this is why I don't like security officers. You never question anything you hear, never think twice, never research. You hear Lorca -of all people- say something he knows jack shit about and you take it.

Yes, it is possible to traverse universes, move through alternate timelines. The network of the Prototaxites Stellaviatori connects all times and places you can imagine. But more is needed than just imagination, equations and theory. You'd need the technology, which I can build. But you'd also need a navigator, someone or something that can fully grasp the vastness of the Stellaviatori's mycelial network and walk a path through it. The network is greater than any human mind can handle.

As much as it pains me, I cannot traverse it. I have met one that can, another version of me. He's an augment, part alien. I do not have access to the alien DNA he used to achieve that power.

What do you even want with this anyway?

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Save your poison for your real enemies, there are more than enough of those.

If you comply, you'll be rid of me forever, and nobody will ever find out about the secret little games you're playing down here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul puts away the hypospray.)

Fine. Tell me what you need.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Well, there you are. (Cold smile)

You couldn't poison a mouse.

(She keeps a safe distance)

You are going to do me a favor, understood?

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul does not return the smile.)

If you insist my poisons are harmless, would you allow me to demonstrate its potency on you?

And before I do you a favor, tell me what it is and most importantly: what's in it for me? Because you don't get to boss me around for free.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

You guessed my favorite dream. But not today. I need you. Come out, you're safe... for now.

(She stands directly in front of the wall.)

[terran-lt-stamets]

(Paul cautiously steps out and the distortion in the wall fizzles away behind him. He has a hypospray filled with mycotoxins clamped firmly in his left hand, his right hand around the handle of his knife.)

Tell me what you need. But if I so much as smell that you're trying to betray me, I will poison you.

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.

[cmdlandry]

I couldn't care less what you think I'm up to. I have a plan.

(She searches the wall, but can't find him.)

Come out of there!

[terran-lt-stamets]

Of course you have a plan: lure me out and shoot me from the back like a coward. You must think I'm an imbecile to fall for that trap.

But if you insist I show my -rather handsome- face, prove to me that I should trust you.

(Landry is coming closer, but Paul knows moving while being merged into the wall creates a visible distortion. He stays in place.)

[cmdlandry]

Stamets, get out of the wall, damn it! I need you over here.

[terran-lt-stamets]

Leave me be! I just know you're up to some heinous shit.