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

What are criteria?

Lal has narrowed the choices to four.

And in any meaningful evaluation of Lal,

lay in a course for the starbase on Otar II.

that I could not allow her to pass into oblivion.

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

almost as though I am learning things over again.

I thank you for your sympathy,

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

Hmm. That could make socialization more difficult.

It just wasn't meant to be.

In all these discussions,

for what Commander Data has already achieved.

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

He's doing an excellent job.

to support her as she learns,

That is a flower, Lal.

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

- Uh-- - Why not three or four?

Have her report to me immediately for an interview.

but you ignore their personal liberties and freedom.

Data, you are seeking to achieve

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

My initial transfers produced very encouraging results,

How is Lal doing?

We are taking you to the holodeck

suggesting a punitive approach,

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

to help you through sentience.

would allow the child enormous freedom.

she would choose to enter the Academy

from Starfleet Research.

There are times, sir, when men of good conscience

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

especially aboard a starship.