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this bit from an alexander siddig interview is driving me INSANE

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I just want to remind everyone of this extremely powerful scene from In Purgatory’s Shadow/By Inferno’s Light from season 5 of ds9.

“I'm sorry, but that's absolutely unacceptable. I'm under enough strain as it is, I can't have you quitting on me. Get a hold of yourself, Garak. After all, you haven't had one of these attacks in years. Yes, this is a tight enclosed space. Yes, there's not a lot of room to move. But a disciplined mind does not allow itself to be sidetracked by niggling psychological disorders like claustrophobia. Besides, this isn't like Tzenketh. The walls won't collapse in on you. Your friends are near by, there's plenty of air, so there's nothing to be concerned about. Focus on the job. You're the only person who can contact the runabout. People are depending on you. Ziyal is depending on you. You promised her you'd come back, and that young lady has had quite enough disappointments in her life without you adding to them, so control yourself. You're stronger than this. A disciplined mind-”

This is one of the most accurate depictions of a panic attack I’ve ever seen in a tv show. Andy Robinson went above and beyond here. He depicted it perfectly. That choking panic that rises in your throat and steals your breath, while your mind screams at you. The fear in his voice as he talks to try and ground himself.

The sheer strength and fear and dread of Garak, as he prepares to go back in, knowing what awaits him. That choking cloying panic, your mind and body betraying you…

I read somewhere that Andy Robinson is himself claustrophobic. I wonder how much of himself he poured out into these scenes.

It’s powerful because it’s real. People go through this every day of their lives. And seeing a scene like this, it reminds us we are not alone, that there are others who suffer like this too.

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Give me your hands if we be friends

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I've been feeling very normal lately.

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For an android, that is nearly an eternity.

Speedpaint under the cut :)

I took this screenshot while watching Star Trek: First Contact and had to draw it it was driving me insane. Still is.

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I was captivated by the idea that Spot was originally Tasha's cat (because we know she had an orange cat in the past, and we don't know where Spot came from so it's a logical conclusion), so I drew this. But I put Tasha in the newer uniform to imply that she doesn't die because canon is what I make of it and in MY mind Data, Tasha, and Spot get to live long lives full of joy and whimsy.

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Tools and their use

HI HI HI WAS THAT TITLE COOL OR LAME? IS THE INSIGNIA MOTIF COOL OR OVERUSED HERE OR WHAT!!!! HI HI HI

Here's more stuff!!

^^^^This was a fun break

Also I realized in the middle, that if you put these two together it looks like some fucked up date haha

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if you put their spines together they’d make an ellipse

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The constable has become conveniently distracted enough to hide the data rods that's craaaaaazy

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Well would you look at that!!

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Gay lizard tell me your lies...

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its Morn Spinning Monday

happy Morn Spinning Monday to all those who celebrate

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April 5, 2063

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine // S04E13: Crossfire

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Yes. I do have a functional respiratory system. However its purpose is to maintain thermal control of my internal systems.