Young Reporter

polite deferential attentive amused professional

A named journalist in 1893 San Francisco who interviews authors like Samuel Clemens, focuses on provocative theories about time travelers, and maintains professional detachment amid confrontations. Distinct from generic 'Young Man' references.

6 appearances

19th-Century San Francisco Journalism

Also known as: the kid

Young Reporter's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

6 moments

S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Clemens spots Data and pursues

Mildly bemused but professionally curious—his initial amusement at Clemens’s rants gives way to a journalist’s instinct to pursue a lead, though his deferential nature holds him back.

The Young Reporter, caught off-guard by Clemens’s abrupt departure, remains standing on the street corner, notepad in hand and pencil paused mid-scribble. His polite smile fades into mild confusion as …

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S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Clemens spots Data and aristocrats patrol

Polite and professionally engaged, with a hint of amusement at Clemens's combative demeanor. His emotional state is one of neutral observation, though he is momentarily flustered by Clemens's correction of his name.

The Young Reporter conducts the interview with Samuel Clemens, taking notes on a pad with polite attentiveness. He smiles deferentially, correcting his own mistake about Clemens's name with a jotting …

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S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Clemens publicly exposes Data and Guinan

Cautiously intrigued, balancing professional curiosity with a healthy dose of skepticism about Clemens’ wild claims.

The young reporter stands slightly to the side, pen poised over his notepad as he listens intently to Clemens’ accusations. His expression is a mix of intrigue and skepticism, his …

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S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Aliens Exposed in Infirmary Confrontation

Excited but cautious—he’s caught between the thrill of a scoop and the fear of being caught in a scandal.

The young reporter stands slightly to the side, his notebook open as he jots down every word with eager precision. His eyes dart between Clemens, Data, and Guinan, his pencil …

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S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Data pinpoints alien time displacement

Unseen but implied as a looming absence—his potential to expose or document the crew’s mission is now irrelevant, lost in the static frame.

The Young Reporter is not physically present in this static exterior shot, but his absence is palpable. His role as a chronicler of the era’s eccentricities and potential time-travel theories …

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S6E1 · Time's Arrow, Part II

Riker’s Violent Confrontation with Police

Cautiously curious, maintaining professional detachment amid the chaos

The young reporter stands on the periphery of the confrontation, observing the unfolding chaos with a mix of curiosity and professional detachment. He does not directly intervene but remains a …

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