Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Hollow Pursuits (1990)
Marina Sirtis: Counselor Deanna Troi
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[Riker, Troi and La Forge are looking for Barclay in his holo-fantasy]
Commander William T. Riker : You want us to search through all this to find him?
Counselor Deanna Troi : It could provide us with valuable information about what's troubling him. You know, there's nothing wrong with a healthy fantasy life, as long as you don't let it take over.
Commander William T. Riker : You call this healthy?
Counselor Deanna Troi : You're taking it so seriously. It's not without its element of humor.
[they come across another, Troi look-alike character]
Holo-Troi : I am the Goddess of Empathy. Cast off your inhibitions and embrace love, truth, joy...
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : Oh - my - God.
Holo-Troi : Discard your façades, and reveal your true being to me.
Counselor Deanna Troi : [indignantly] Computer, discontinue...
Commander William T. Riker : Computer, belay that order!
Commander William T. Riker : [to Troi] We want to get more insight into what's been troubling this poor man, remember?
Commander William T. Riker : [to La Forge] Quite a healthy fantasy life - wouldn't you say?
Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : [agreeing] Mm.
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Counselor Deanna Troi : [to her holographic look-alike] Muzzle it!
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Counselor Deanna Troi : I know this is difficult for you. Is there anything I can do to make you more comfortable?
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : No.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Have you ever been to a counselor before?
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : Yes. No.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Which one?
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : Yes, but she, it wasn't. It wasn't really a counselor.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Most people find a counselor intimidating at first. It's okay if you feel that way toward me.
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : Not at all.
Counselor Deanna Troi : Now, lean back, close your eyes.
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : Why?
Counselor Deanna Troi : I want to make you more comfortable.
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : You do?
Counselor Deanna Troi : Yes.
[She dims the lights and sits next to him]
Counselor Deanna Troi : It's okay. Close your eyes.
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : What are you going to do?
Counselor Deanna Troi : Just listen to the sound of my voice. Take a slow deep breath in through your nose and let it out through your mouth just as slowly. That's better, isn't it?
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : [standing up] Much better. Oh, yes. Oh, yes, that's, that's much better. That is extremely helpful. Thank you for your time.
Counselor Deanna Troi : But...
Lt. Reginald 'Reg' Barclay III : Really. That's very helpful. In through the nose, out through the mouth. I'm going to practice that and I'll let you know. Thank you again.
[He rushes out of the room]