"Yes," he says, the of course implied by his tone. "You see, now that we have begun to explore the stars, we are discovering that man is joined by countless other species, some of whom are like us, and some of whom are not. Sometimes, these are much more powerful than us in certain ways."

He contemplates his teacup, dismissing the feeling of annoyance that admission stirs upon reflection of the alien he is speaking of. "There is a race called The Q. They are quite gifted, and one among them has decided to open the Enterprise to travelers from many different worlds."