scene 2: A cup of joe...
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Computer. Two coffees, please.

I find the aroma to be most soothing. Is it so with you? I have found that most humans prefer to sip the coffee... like this... to more fully enjoy the experience.

Data motions you to a comfortable chair.
Our modifications to the VAXmigrator are nearly complete. I estimate 1.26 weeks before the next upgrade. We were fortunate to escape the collapse of our previous reality. Finding the WORLD WIDE LEV has allowed us the luxury of time in refitting our vessel.
Data takes a sip of Brandy.

I have stored the coordinates of the inter-reality
portal in my positronic brain. Although I do not
know if we can open it from this side of the rift,
it is conceivable that we will be able to send a transmission, or possibly a shuttlecraft, through
the apeture.

the ship

What about the reality collapse, Mr. Data? Is it safe to return?

At the moment we separated from the previous reality, that reality was restored. The VAXMigrator was the direct cause of the disturbance.

But why return? The WORLD WIDE LEV is a virtual paradise, isn't it?

That is correct. However, according to my calculations, some members of the VAXMigrator who were lost in the collapse may still be out there. We must find them. We must bring them home.


Good luck, Mr. Data.

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