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“How the hell can you even talk to that Xindi bastard, much less bring him onto Enterprise? He’s the one who…”
“Trip.”
“… designed the goddamn weapon that killed my sister. The one that’s gonna destroy all of Earth…”
“Commander Tucker. That’s enough! Degra is here as my guest. There are ways we can help each other… help save both of our peoples.”
“Sorry, Cap’n, I don’t see it, and I doubt anyone else on Earth would either.”
“They’re not here, Trip. We’re one step away from utter failure. If another step means extending trust… I’m going to take it.”