Oh my God, this episode is so AU it out-AUs AUs.
Nog as the paper boy? The “Arthur Trill” building?
I am having way too much fun.
Deep Space Nine 6.13: Far Beyond the Stars
It’s really something to see Benjamin Sisko’s interaction with his family and think about how differently he treats family, compared to other captains.
I mean, I’m watching “Far Beyond the Stars”, and already his dad’s chatting with him in Ops and has rested a hand on his shoulder - in full view of the crew. Now he’s walking down the corridor with Kasidy Yates and they’re completely wrapped around each other, arms around waists, faces inches apart, clearly involved, having an emotional discussion.
I can’t even imagine Picard doing anything like that. Command is all. He could never lose face in the eyes of his crew that way.
And Kirk? Hmm. Nope. No pretty yeomen. His true love is Enterprise.
And sadly, neither one had a dad around to hug ‘em, I think. But in both cases, I can’t imagine them allowing it publicly.
Janeway? Didn’t she have a fairly firm “no romance” policy? And Archer… well, I really have no idea…
But Sisko lets his dad scold him, and hugs his girlfriend, and kisses his son, and loses not one whit of authority.
It’s really something to see.
It’s about 1k words, set in Benny Russell’s ‘verse and just trust me you should read it
She’s right. Worth the read.
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