Riker is way too happy about his commanding officer going on shore leave.
I bet they’re causing some ‘risian’ going on in his pants.
He was trying to encourage Picard to make the most of shore leave… If a bit too bold in the presence of his Imzadi.
Everyone seemed to be having so much fun. Seeing Deanna cheer to Picard getting embarrassed when Vash explained they weren’t offering jamaharon.
What grabs me most, is seeing Max Grodénchik in his first Ferengi role prior to Rom.
Apparently Armin credits Max with shaping the Ferengi we see in DS9, with this episode.
Thankfully, they pivoted far away from that starting point. Season 1 Rom starts out as the prototypical Ferengi. Where he ends up is a showcase for the best character growth we’re likely to see in our lifetimes.
Well at least here was a better and more consistent depiction than what we had in “The Last Outpost” and “The Battle”.
And yes, I would trifle with those Ferengi.
