Another day when I give outlet to my creativity. I really need to vent my thoughts related to all this somewhere. Sometimes random thoughts are the most interesting…
The Q/P labels have meaning, yet they are the usual A/B equivalents.
Prompt #11
Q: “In a room full of art, I would still stare at you.”
Prompt #12
Q: “I could do whatever I want, now I need you to just be me.”
Prompt #13
Q: “If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I would walk with you in my garden forever.”
Prompt #14
X: “Do you like him?”
P: “I don't want to.”
X: “But you do?”
P: “I do.”
Prompt #15
P: “I want to get rid of him, and at the same time, I want to understand him.”
Prompt #16
P: “Dear heart, why him? Of all there is, why him?”
Prompt #17
P: “Why?”
Q: “Why what? Why do I love you?”
P: “Yes. Why?”
Q: “I don't know. Maybe that's the natural order of the universe, or maybe fate wanted it that way, or maybe it's just a joke on my person. I love you no matter what the reason is, and no matter what you decide.”
P: “But-”
Q: “You don't have to. I want your love, but you don't have to...”
Prompt #18
P: “He looks at me, like there is something in me worth looking at.”
Prompt #19
X: “What do you see in him?”
P: “Everything that you don't.”
Prompt #20
Q: “You talk about me as if I am your enemy, yet you look at me as if I am the most wonderful thing in the universe.”
I just watched Tapestry recently, and I thought of the dialogue between our favorite angsty space lovers and thought of a few things.
Obviously when Q is poking fun of Picard here, he's enjoying seeing Picard's cherished, pristine image dulled a bit with Picard being so non-committal with others. Perhaps Q might see a slight chance for hope of overcoming any chance of competition for Picard because Picard has a history of avoiding commitment and long-term relationships. But, I doubt Q would like it if Picard dared to cheat on him, though.
When Q flings a towel to Picard after Penny tosses a drink in his face, he says, "You never told me you were such a ladies man."
Picard insists he wasn't, but says that he was ruled by his hormones instead of his head.
I thought to myself, "Why and when would Picard have told you that he was a ladies man, Q?" And why would Q make such a remark anyway? He already knows Picard was a bit of a heartbreaker in his past. Was Q jealous perhaps?
Picard insisted to Q that he wasn't, and he attempted to justify it with the hormones comment. It was almost as if Picard had to say that in order to convince Q that none of his relationships were ever serious, or to be more precise, times when he was emotionally invested in someone.
Not only is Picard dismissing the foolish, young man he used to be, but it also feels as if he's reassuring Q in a slight way. Notice how Q didn't say anything about that matter afterwards. It's ok, Q. He's more clear-headed, deliberate, and focused now when it comes to relationships. He will be all these things when he agrees to have a romantic and serious relationship with you.
Part of me wonders if Q was ever irritated that Picard didn't disclose personal secrets about himself to Q before.
I do think Q was jealous of even Picard's past relationships with others because they had an opportunity to be close to Picard, whereas Q is still chasing him hoping that Picard will stop resisting him and allow for the possibility of a relationship.
three ships: Birdrick because it has the perfect levels of both angst and fluff and I will forever be weak for one character constantly thinking he's not good enough for the other (and in some cases it is true, which adds to the angst). Bardfur because it was such a cute, fun little crackship, even though I'm not that into it now. Rick x President Curtis because they are definitely having hatesex and it's hilarious.
first ever ship: PiQard from Star Trek: TNG!
last song: Less Than by Nine Inch Nails
last movie: The Sound of Metal
currently reading: Jaguar by Alan Rabinowitz, about the founding of the Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Sanctuary in Belize in the 80s.
currently consuming: Not much tbh. Difficulty concentrating lately because it's near my period and the hormones make my ADHD worse.
currently craving: Mushroom risotto. I better go make it.
spock about kirk and data about laforge: this is my husband. he validates and honors my innermost feelings despite the fact that i don't emote on a 'normal' human register. i have served alongside him for years. he is my confidant, my best friend, and the love of my life.
picard about q: this is my husband i found him in a dumpster