Picard purses his lips, deep in thought. It seems clear to him that Q has invited them into yet another one of his maddening schemes. It is only a matter of time before circumstance reveals what it is.

"I don't know, Number One," he says after some time. "But I have a feeling we're about to—"

The insistent beep of comms opening cuts him off. Guinan's voice can be heard throughout the room.

"Captain? I think you might want to come see this."

Picard taps the comm badge on his lapel. "What is it, Guinan?"

But there is no answer.