He nods, choosing to stay quiet in sympathetic understanding of her words. She'd resist it the same way that anyone could be expected to. And besides, it wouldn't be like an Orion not to balk at the idea of not having control over her own destiny.

But she smiles, and he finds himself impressed by her internal strength. Her determination. His sadness emerges into a sad, thoughtful smile all his own.

"Anything to make the situation more explosive, I'm sure. But if that is the case, if chaos is his intention, then I'm admittedly surprised Q didn't bring half the crew of a Klingon cruiser on board."