The Complication
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"Am I the 'complication?'" Data asked.
Following the events on Ligon II, Data struggles to reconcile the discrepancies between Tasha's verbal and nonverbal communication. Furthermore, his attempts to better understand what's happening lead to him frustrating both Geordi and Tasha.
Data begins to develop emotions. Data/Tasha fluff and angst. Yes, I will go down defending this ship.
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