Trip was glad he hadn't met anyone - or anything - like Q before. He'd seen enough movies to know the type. And given his sudden appearance here, it seemed like the movies were right.

"That sucks." He frowned. "I don't want to know my future, but I wouldn't mind knowing how warp engine design has changed."

His hyper spanner was useful for a number of things. Right now, he was using it to prise open his communicator, while trying not to use his left arm too much. It was easier to think about the problem of being here when he was working.