TenForward: Where Every Vulcan Knows Your Name @lemmy.world Admiral Patrick @dubvee.org 6mo ago Headcanon Betazoid cats telepathically / empathically bond with their owners TNG 2x15 Pen Pals
Yes, Betazoid cats can indeed telepathically link with their owners, but they don’t, because they’re cats.
Video of Deanna playing with her betazoid kitten. Ignore the fact it looks like Starship Troopers footage:
It's not the best episode, but it does have a good debate about the Prime Directive.Picard: So we make an exception in the deaths of millions?Pulaski: Yes.Picard: And is it the same situation if it's an epidemic and not a geological calamity?Pulaski: AbsolutelyPicard: What about a war? If generations of conflict is killing millions, do we interfere?Everyone: ...(crickets)Picard: Well, we're all a little less secure in our moral certitude.
Yes, Betazoid cats can indeed telepathically link with their owners, but they don’t, because they’re cats.
I'm reminded of this: Cats know their names and are ignoring you by choice.
A true sign of intelligence.