[snip]

“I think it’s better that power like that be out of our reach. The temptations to abuse it would be too great.” Kord said.

“Yes, I think it is for the best,” replied Captain Glen, “but I can’t help thinking of all the good it could have done too. Then again, the speaking orb strongly implied that it didn’t do the Creators much good, so you are probably right. They say that power corrupts, but that absolute power corrupts absolutely. On the other hand, I was more than a little surprised that the Klingons and Romulans showed no interest in the Reality Stone.”

“Let’s get out of this backwater and head back to the Federation again,” Glen said. “Navigate a course to the nearest Deep Space station, make damage reports on the way and start any necessary repairs… And send a clean-up team down to the Botanical labs…”

William nodded from his chair, spun back around and got to work. Asking for and recieving reports from the numerous departments under him. Making sure to send the right requests for repair and marking things by the importance of their recovery.

“Captain, I request that we steer clear of any mysterious objects made of purple light,” Hal said.

“Request noted Lieutenant,” replied Captain Glen, “however, it is in our charter to explore new worlds and to seek out new civilisations, so request denied, I’m afraid.”

-Glen, CO