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[sentiences]

[ The video pans across one of the communal rooms before centering on Dorian. He looks overwhelmed and thrilled at the same time. ]

Okay, so this is amazing. I have a room with a bed — and I'm not entirely sure what they expect me to do with that. Also my own chair! It's a sweet deal.

[ Seriously. A chair. His own space. Let the android have his moment okay. ]

Unfortunately, I don't think my charging station came with me on the trip here. Does anyone know anyone technically minded or with a large amount of appliances and scrap? I kind of need it so I don't run out of power. Low charges are hellish.

I can pay you? I think I get wages now. Amazing.

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[sentiences]

[ Dorian smiles, holding his hand out. ]

Likewise, Dr. Crusher.

[dancingmd]

Well! Let's get started shall we? It shouldn't take too much time... if you could just stand still for a moment, I'll start scanning.

[She takes out her tricorder and fiddles with it a bit, getting it to the right settings.]

If you have any questions about anything, please let me know, I'm happy to explain!

[sentiences]

[ Dorian watches the tricorder with bright eyes. ]

Would that device really be able to pick up my entire schematic?

[dancingmd]

Easily - unless there happen to be any elements it can't identify but... you are from Earth still, aren't you?

[sentiences]

I am. We've never known anything else.

[ No extraterrestrial plotlines here. ]

[dancingmd]

Then it shouldn't be a problem - the tricorder is more than familiar with all Earth substances.

Ready to begin?

[sentiences]

[ For a moment, Dorian feels an inkling of trepidation. ]

Go ahead.

[dancingmd]

[There's barely time for trepidation to settle in - a few swipes up and down his body and the scan is completed, almost as quickly as it started.]

All done! Now we just need to upload it into the holodeck computers...

[She bites on her lower lip thoughtfully as she makes the transfer, connecting her tricorder to a control panel near the door to the deck. A few taps here, a spoken command there, and -]

There! That should do it. Computer! [The computer chirps in response.] Display program Dorian Alpha-One.

[A moment later, another Dorian appears, this one holographic and without personality or thought. It stands motionless in the center of the room. If Dorian is to approach it, there will be no reaction. He can, however, physically manipulate the figure, if he feels inclined to do so.]

[sentiences]

[ Dorian has seen plenty of holograms before, so he's not particularly surprised or astonished. It was nice, actually, having that little bit of familiarity. ]

Has it picked up anything strange?

[dancingmd]

Depends on your definition of strange, I suppose.

[sentiences]

Any irregularities?

[ He's not paranoid about that, nope. ]

[dancingmd]

There's nothing in particular that stood out to me. You're different from Soong-type androids, certainly, but not in any sort of concerning way. Just... different.

[Her brow furrows.]

What kind of irregularities are you worried about?

[sentiences]

[ Dorian glances away. ]

It's not important.

[dancingmd]

Clearly it's something you're worried about so of course it's important.

[She rests a gentle hand on his arm.]

I promise, I'm here to help, not judge.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian visibly struggles before he replies. ]

My . . . model. Long ago, they were deemed unfit because they went mad.

[dancingmd]

I'm sorry to hear that.

[And she is, genuinely. The crew has certainly had their own tribulations with a mad android, though she hopes this will never come to the point it did with Lore.]

If you don't mind me asking, what exactly happened? So I know what sort of signs to look for.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian falls silent. ]

I don't know. There was a test that was administered. A Ludger test. But I don't know how well it worked or whether it could tell.

[dancingmd]

Well, for now, we'll learn as much as we can about your systems and work from there, okay? And we can even run monthly check-ups if you like, to make sure you're running smoothly.

[sentiences]

[ Dorian nods slowly. ]

I'd appreciate that a lot. Thank you.