Marina Sirtis credited as playing...
Counselor Deanna Troi
- [Riker, Troi and La Forge are looking for Barclay in his holo-fantasy]
- Commander William T. Riker: You want us to search through all this to find him?
- Counselor Deanna Troi: It could provide us with valuable information about what's troubling him. You know, there's nothing wrong with a healthy fantasy life, as long as you don't let it take over.
- Commander William T. Riker: You call this healthy?
- Counselor Deanna Troi: You're taking it so seriously. It's not without its element of humor.
- [they come across another, Troi look-alike character]
- Holo-Troi: I am the Goddess of Empathy. Cast off your inhibitions and embrace love, truth, joy...
- Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge: Oh - my - God.
- Holo-Troi: Discard your façades, and reveal your true being to me.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: [indignantly] Computer, discontinue...
- Commander William T. Riker: Computer, belay that order!
- Commander William T. Riker: [to Troi] We want to get more insight into what's been troubling this poor man, remember?
- Commander William T. Riker: [to La Forge] Quite a healthy fantasy life - wouldn't you say?
- Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge: [agreeing] Mm.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: I know this is difficult for you. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable?
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: No.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Have you ever been to a counselor before?
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: Yes. No.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Which one?
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: Yes, but she, it wasn't. It wasn't really a counselor.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Most people find a counselor intimidating at first. It's okay if you feel that way toward me.
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: Not at all.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Now, lean back, close your eyes.
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: Why?
- Counselor Deanna Troi: I want to make you more comfortable.
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: You do?
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Yes.
- [She dims the lights and sits next to him]
- Counselor Deanna Troi: It's okay. Close your eyes.
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: What are you going to do?
- Counselor Deanna Troi: Just listen to the sound of my voice. Take a slow deep breath in through your nose and let it out through your mouth just as slowly. That's better, isn't it?
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: [standing up] Much better. Oh, yes. Oh, yes, that's, that's much better. That is extremely helpful. Thank you for your time.
- Counselor Deanna Troi: But...
- Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III: Really. That's very helpful. In through the nose, out through the mouth. I'm going to practice that and I'll let you know. Thank you again.
- [He rushes out of the room]