extend it to other species and races. Others do not. Many of those
tested made no attempt to help the child. Others did not endanger
themselves as you did. For example, one representative was doing well
until the ragtal appeared. At that point, he threw the child at the
beast and ran in the opposite direction. The beast dispatched him
very quickly."
Tom shook his head, disgusted by the very idea. Harry and B'Elanna
compassion is what you were testing? I believe any member of
*Voyager*'s crew would pass that test."
Ygaral nodded regally. "Yes. I mentioned your high score. Part of
that score was based on your reactions, Commander. And that of the
other members of your team. Each of you displayed concern and
compassion for the fate of Mr. Paris. I look forward to knowing your
Paris leaned back in his chair, resting his head and closing his eyes.
He'd done his part by playing angel of mercy for Tukara. He wasn't
needed for all the boring stuff. Chakotay and Tuvok could deal with
that. He wondered what bribe he could offer Torres and Kim not to
repeat the story about the kid calling him *pretty*.
Tom sighed. He didn't think there were enough replicator credits on
The End