Character

A Boy

attentive receptive youthful

A young boy serves as a patient in the USS Enterprise-D sickbay, where medical staff treat him alongside other individuals. He draws passing interest from Berlinghoff Rasmussen, a 26th-century visitor who urges him to observe events like the Penthara Four mission closely for future storytelling. His presence highlights routine medical care aboard the ship, positioning him within the civilian sphere dependent on Starfleet doctors and nurses for recovery.

2 appearances

Sickbay Patient Care

A Boy's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S5E9 · A Matter of Time

Troi Exposes Rasmussen’s False Camaraderie

Curious but detached; his emotional state is one of quiet observation, his focus on his treatment rather than the adult tensions around him. His silence makes Rasmussen’s attempt to engage him feel hollow, exposing the performative nature of Rasmussen’s charm.

The Boy is treated by the nurse at a nearby station, his small frame dwarfed by the medical equipment. Rasmussen briefly addresses him, urging him to ‘keep his eyes wide’ …

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S5E9 · A Matter of Time

Rasmussen Tests Beverly’s Loyalty

Neutral; his emotional state is not explored, but his presence contributes to the thematic weight of the scene.

The Boy is treated by the N.D. Nurse in the background of the scene, receiving minimal attention from Rasmussen, who encourages him to 'keep your eyes wide' for future storytelling. …

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