I’d never really thought of anything appropriate to this season.

I’m still not sure I have.

Let me know.

“Eyes without a Face”

By Joseph Manno

Luciano Mantovanni shook his head.

“No thanks.”

Q’s tone grew mocking.

“I’m offering the chance of a lifetime. Afraid of what you’ll not find… or what you will?”

He arched a brow.

“I don’t trust the messenger’s intent... or her method. But I have a counterproposal.”

“I’m listening.”

“You go… and bear witness to what you see.”

She smirked.

“What’s to say I haven’t already gone myself?”

After a moment’s consideration, Mantovanni replied, “Nothing… except the fact that you suddenly seem keen on my company.”

He leaned forward.

“Can’t quite get there on your own, can you?”

Sneering, Q disappeared.