So this is some Section 31 dealio, isn't it?

[conuly]

Also: Does Michael only have two settings? Formal Unemotional Vulcan and Sassy Badass Black Chick? That's quite a whiplash, and sorta... well... uncomfortable.

Two: Is the Federation... somehow... opposed to seats at workstations?

Three: The dialog sounds a bit more down-to-earth than is usual in Star Trek. It's more realistic, I guess, but if I wanted realism in my fiction I wouldn't be watching Star Trek, would I?

Four: Yeah, this is definitely a third continuity.

Comments

[oloriel]

They're probably trying to set a trend. Supposedly, it's unhealthy to spend a long time sitting at your workstation, so clearly, workstations without seats are the way to go. It's better for your posture (TM). I sure hope the Federation offers comfy common rooms where people can sit and chill when they don't have to stand at their workstations though? ;)

[deaderthandisco]

Preferably staffed by Whoopi Goldberg

[conuly]

Their bedrooms don't look that nice.

[deaderthandisco]

I too am pretty uncomfortable with Michael's characterization this season. It's like the writers wanted two separate characters and just awkwardly shoved them into one.

[conuly]

Yes.