SPOCK vs. Q: The Sequel

 

Writer: Cecelia Fannon

 Spock: Leonard Nimoy
Q: John deLancie

 

In the first play of the two (named "Spock versus Q") Spock had made Q averting an asteroid heading towards earth. Q had known before how it would end, but taken the chance to challenge Spock and enjoyed making a new friend. Coming from dinner Spock and Q address the audience again.

S:

Good evening and welcome. I am Spock

Q:

Are you sure?

S:

Quite

Q:

Well, I am glad you got that straight

S:

Hmm... I see. May I continue?

Q:

Please, be my guest

S:

Are you inviting me to your residence?

Q is not, he simply tries to stay with Spock, who in return seems to be up to more important duties. Finally Spock convinces Q to leave. - Not before both indulge in sharing their view of the recent events.

Q:

... what was that dish you ordered?

S:

Seaweed

Q:

Really? You know I thought it was swamp thing.

They recall some incidents they had with the members of the crew during that evening. Q was getting autographs from them and loved and enjoyed any extreme action, while Spock is under the impression that Q dominated the evening. Now he waits for Q to leave.

Q:

Can I ask you something?

S:

Can I prevent you?

But in the end Q agrees to leave and expresses his wish to shake hands. Spock gives in and suddenly there is enormous thunder, lights fade and they feel pain. Not realizing what has happened they are taken by amazement and Spock soon addresses Q calling him "Booby". And Q's hand still is painful.

Q:

I didn't think Vulcans went in for arm – wrestling.

S:

 

(shouting) We don't. Hu! It's a shame, too. Nothing like a contact sport to make the blood sing in your veins, you know? Make you feel alive. Alive! Hu! Huhuhuhu! (shouting): The hills are alive!

Both wonder and cannot explain Spock's behavior.

And Spock loves to express his deep impression of the infinity of space, of life and joy. It is Q who cares about the people who have vanished. In Q's second attempt to find out where all the people have gone Spock answers:

S:

I said the people appear not be here. If they were here, we would be standing before them. And if we were standing before them they would not appear to have dis - appeared. Huhuhu huhuhuhuhu huhuhu! It’s only logical! Huhuhuhu! Huhuhuhuhu!

Q:

Yes, indeed, indeed, thank you, you really put my mind to rest. I should never have ever let you pick that cheap wine.

S:

We should look around, you know. You never know we might find some little green men. Huhuhu huhuhu!

...

... ...

S:

... but I was using an allege as a yummy means of self- expression. N'est pas? Huhuhu! huhu

Q:

Il n'est pas for absolutely nothing. Why are you exhibiting this strange behavior?

S:

Evidently something had a turn in my nature. I do not seem quite myself, do I?

While Spock continues enjoying himself Q tries to find out where they are – to Spock's further amusement. Now Q knows it is on him to get them back. He snaps his fingers ... nothing happens. Again and again..... nothing. Spock suggests he should wiggle his nose.

Worrying is not in his nature Q says and explains that he is curious. He wants to find out about the circumstances. Spock keeps on enjoying his jokes.

Q:

Fascinating. We have just experienced an increase in the angular momentum of our access inclination ... Did I just say that?

While Q wonders what he has just said, Spock enjoys anything he says himself. Q is sure: They are on an asteroid heading towards earth.

Q:

At the speed we are traveling accounting for gravitational deviation – although I do not know the critical variation of density – we should encounter earth in thirty-four point five four minutes. Did I just say that?

S:

Say it like it is, Brow, we're gonna craaaaash! Huhuhu We're gonna go bump in the night big time! Huhuhuhuhu!

Q:

Spock you are starting to sound like ... no, that is illogical ...

Spock becomes more and more flippant while Q gets more and more serious and caring all the time.

Soon they discover the changes in the other and in themselves.

Q:

You are not just doing an impression of me, are you?

S:

I don't think I should answer that without my lawyer present.

They explore the effects their behavior has on the other. And both discover that the changes inside them are quite similar to the other’s personality while they are on an asteroid which is bound to crash with earth.

S:

...  it's the feeling, you see? The senses. Singing. Ringing. It's a second childhood. – or a first! Huhuhuhu! If you want to be honest: I'm a tingle! Doesn't that give you a pause?

Q:

The next pause we have will be eternal.

Facing imminent danger both still explore themselves – and the other. Not only do both experience themselves with the eyes of the observer, but they live the other, too. This makes the dialogues not only humorous; it gives them a certain depth.

These highly interesting and funny dialogues (which should be listened to) and an interesting end with a special message make it a play no one should miss.

[Only a tiny part of the play is quoted here.]