Hurds comments confirm that Raffi is, in fact, falling in love with Seven. Zanis face does not move. Voyager encounters death and destruction on a remote planet, and Captain Janeway must help Seven of Nine understand the nature of evil. As a former Borg drone, she used her nanoprobes, enhanced strength and intelligence to protect her shipmates on Voyager. Can Seven save them, and deal with the realization of her changing feelings for the Captain at the same time? Raffi Musiker. Sevens other appearances in Picard are equally as violent and powerful. Someone gave me a title and said write a story. Raffi doesnt realize shes said it until its out there. Regardless of how it came about, though,Picard season 2 has an opportunity to really build their connection into something truly special. The truth is that Seven has always been queer. In another universe Seven of Nine is the father of the revolution that shattered and reformed the Federation, and Borg technology has indirectly saved humanity and the remaining sentient species in the known galaxy. Its about connection seeing someone, hearing someone, allowing those people to affect us and acting upon that without judgment, without labels, without stigma. Ein ehrenhafter Schurke, eine rauchende und lachende Bsewichtin, ein glorreicher Ferengi, ein Nebel und einige unserer Lieblingscharaktere aus "The Next Gene I may not have her beauty, brilliance or life-saving nanoprobes (or, thank goodness, her trauma) but, like her, I needed the rules of small talk explained to me before I could function at parties. Luckily, B'Elannas had experience with this kind of illness before. And just what did happen to the Borg and the queen after Admiral Janeway's sacrifice? Laura Roslin/Kathryn Janeway Janeway/Seven Raffi and Seven are used to saying goodbye to one another. After losing first Axum, then Chakotayboth quiet, serious men whom she looked up to as leaderswhy not take a chance instead on a charming, sarcastic woman struggling with similar problems? And thats the real work, isnt it?". Season one showrunner Michael Chabon has been clear that both Seven and Raffi are bisexual and their relationship will continue in the upcoming season. Complete, Denial of Humanity PG As the Borg Queen she drives the Romulans out of the cube and a member of Picards crew looks at her and asks, Are you going to assimilate me now? ), Good girl, croons Raffaela. in losing a friend, Beverly and Jean-Luc may just find each other. (Caution: This article contains spoilers up to the final episodes of VOY Season 7 and PIC Season 2.). Words appear them.us, Electric Literature, SYFY WIRE, and right here. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply". Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's core news editors, as well as a feature and movie review writer. Seven shares a meal with Captain Shaw on the USS Titan and ruminates on wine. Men and women with stronger wills than she. SPOILER WARNING: Discussions forStar Trek: Picard Season 3' An email will not be created automatically. Of all the reasons why Seven has become an inspiration to us fans, finding someone to love her unconditionallyand learning to return that loveis right up there at the top. Complete, Voyager Eternal 18 Immediately post-S2. The Great 'Something' that's not anythingmuch. This time, focusing on the characters of Raffi, and the ex-Borg drone Seven of Nine. 03 Jun 2020. No, Im not talking about the palpable sexual tension between Seven of Nine and Janeway, nor the substantive number of Seven of Nine/Janeway fanfiction stories on AO3 though thats all a part of Sevens queerness, too. Janeway/Seven A long-overdue response to the Janeway 'sauna challenge' posted on the J7_Faction list back in the day. Under the stars." As Seven and Raffi team up to rescue a mysteriously ageless professor whose infinity-shaped talisman has placed him in the deadly sights of a vicious Romulan warlord, they take tentative steps to explore the attraction depicted in the final moments of Picardseason one. Images. Raffi gets some unexpected results. "Nice to see you again," Raffi said, coming to greet her. As a child, Seven was taken to the Delta Quadrant by her parents who were exobiologists studying the Borg. Seven gets shore leave on Earth for repairs on the Titan. Every time shes thrown into unknown territorythe Borg Collective, Voyager, Earth, the Neutral Zone, the Confederation, 21st-century Earth, and now Starfleetshe survives, learns and grows. To forgive, to find joy in shadowy places. Raffi/Seven endgame. Complete, First Contact PG More:Q's Picard Test In Season 2 Isn't Really For Jean-Luc - Theory Explained. Correction. Raffi spins in the chair so shes now facing her closest friend. Will Janeway, Seven, B'Elanna and the doctor be able to set things right? Hurd said: Michelle Hurd: We kind of knew it was coming. Prior to their moment in the finale, Seven of Nine and Raffi didn't have many moments together inStar Trek: Picard season 1. Complete, A Good Little Admiral PG-13 Fulfills Comfortember prompt #28: Quality Time. Laris. So, she does what any classic Star Trek dumbass would and steals a ship, going rogue from her Starfleet and Society training in an attempt to take back control of her own life. They can tell her shes safe and take her away from the Borg, but they cant undo the trauma she experienced or the memory of all the violence she did with her own two hands when she was part of the Borg. ThePicard season 1 finale revealed, in a very subtle way, that former Borg drone Seven of Nine (Ryan) and haunted Starfleet officer Raffi (Michelle Hurd) had forged a romantic connection. Those goodbyes have a specific structure to them to distract from the fear and uncertainty that they both feel when Seven is heading out of Federation space. Did I miss something? Janeway/Seven And as history has shown time and again, who gets to be seen as human is determined by those in power; currently, the sitting U.S. president has been attempting to roll back human rights for LGBTQ+ folks and has succeeded in some instances. Janeway and Seven's Homecoming . Please consider turning it on! The Captain and Seven must decide whether to make a leap of faith. Or because you dont feel like you can or should, after everything thats happened?. Once a fan favorite character onStar Trek: Voyager, Seven seemingly joined Picard's crew at the end of the first season and is poised to stick around for season 2. We plan on posting prompts here, which will allow everyone a low stakes way to create, share, and enjoy! However, its also totally possible that Raffi and Seven are married in season two. When she speaks next, her tongue feels heavy, words almost slipping out of reach as if slicked in oil.---Seven knows the value of a name more deeply than most. However, new details from Hurd herself seem to indicate that the relationship will continue in season two, and perhaps beyond. Rios teases Raffi about the latest addition to the La Sirena - Seven. Via the official Star Trek site, they have announced that spin-off Star Trek: Picard - No Man's Land is . Once reunited, Seven and Raffi don't waste time. And Jeri Ryan is such a phenomenal person and actress and intelligent being and we get along so well. 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Seven and Raffi spent a large portion of the season in stressful, action-filled situations, but they also spent it in conflict with each other. (4 times the environmental controls on La Sirena go haywire and 1 time theyre just fine.). They looked at each other affectionately, then reached across the table and interlocked their fingers. Fans were delighted to learn Patrick Stewart would reprise his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard in a brand newStar Trek series, and after two years of anticipation, it finally premiered earlier this year. And I will say that we were all at a comic con and Jeri [Ryan] and I were just hanging out, and one of our cast members took a picture of us. This is based on Picard's comments to Guinan about love, "That ship has sailed. On-Going, Of The Ghost In My Bed G We cant believe its been 12 weeks already. Seven was around six years old at the time and her family might have been the first humans assimilated into the Borg. Its similar and yet different from what Raffis doingpulling the sunlight inside herself and radiating it like a glow. Her feats on both Voyager and Picard are wrapped up in violence, resistance, and philosophical quandaries around body autonomy and thats part of what makes Sevens story so queer. to roll back human rights for LGBTQ+ folks, WATCH | Star Trek: Picard - The Titan Takes Flight, WATCH | Star Trek: Picard - Dr. Beverly Crusher's Emergency Transmission, WATCH | Number One: An Appreciation of the Picard and Riker Relationship. She could see herself fitting in here, at least for a while. 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Complete, Distortion 18 Nevertheless, it'll be quite interesting to see whatPicard season 2 has in store for them both. Complete, Everything 18 This is a small addendum to the What Comes After series that tells a little bit more of the first night of love between Phoebe and Celes. Meanwhile, Janeway and Seven finally admit their feelings for one another. Captain Janeway, acting as the long reach of the Federation, authorizes the Doctor to remove the cybernetic implants that they both know Seven would not elect to have removed. Like many queer and trans folks, Sevens body is often a site of conflict between her and those that would control, dismantle, or destroy her for her refusal to fit in a binary. Rain Kiss. However, it's clear now that the writers had Seven and Raffi's relationship in mind even before their finale moment, all thanks to Hurd and Ryan bonding at a convention. Its her desire, naked and ardent. Based on cygirl1's Pulp Cover 'Water Witch'. Janeway/Seven Who we become after living through the hyper-enforcement of the gender binary, even if we can find ways to live in our true genders and sexualities, is never the same person who could have existed before. Janeway/Seven Janeway/Seven The way she relates to her body and how her body autonomy has been taken from her by both the Borg and the Federation reads like the experiences of many transgender, nonbinary, and queer folks like me. And, she tries. As Starfleet starts to crack down on its inner corruption and re-opens the doors to synthetics, Veronika's life is crashing down around her. By subscribing to the Star Trek newsletter, which may include personalized offers from our advertising partners, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data collection and usage practices outlined in our Privacy Policy. ", Raffi helps Seven make the decision to bring the Titan to the Reyton System, Thats not the name on your file, Commander.. No. The words are out of Raffis mouth intuitively. Raffi and Seven of Nine had an unconventional start, and it sounds like they might also have an unconventional development period. After he talks her down and convinces her not to kill her, Seven gives Picard a ranger chip so he can call her and tells him something to the effect of, Oh no, no. Complete, I Know You 15 Seven is not good or bad. Seven of Nine's surprising Star Trek: Picard relationship emerged from a comic-con, according to star Michelle Hurd. All Bookmarks; 1. As she adjusts to her new self and her new identity, Seven is tutored on (aka pressured into) romance and relationships. After seven years in the Delta Quadrant, the Phantom brings with him a realization. Janeway/Seven However, Chabon will not be the showrunner for season two. "You're right," she said. You deserve this, Seven says softly, as the water makes a sound not unlike wind chimes, Raffi moving suddenly in her own pleasure. In the very last scene of the trailer for Picards second season, Seven looks in the mirror and realizes that she doesnt have her Borg implants anymore. Star Trek: Picardactress Jeri Ryan explains where season 2 will find Seven of Nine and Raffi's romantic relationship. Under the stars.. The whole world of Star Trek is that all of our writers and producers and everyone involved is receptive to the world, right? Theres never really a private moment on a starship. Complete, A Few Things to Learn 15 Complete, Arrow of Eros PG-13 When I first saw Seven of Nine and Raffi Musiker holding hands in the Season 1 finale of Star Trek: Picard, I must admit I was a little bit weirded out. She and Raffi explore that comfort, together. Stars, galaxies, theyre all moving. Shes a workaholic who ends up raising an ex-Borg child named Icheb and returning to earth with the Voyager crew. Will this romance continue in season two? Action-packed shows likeStar Trek: Picard don't always leave a lot of room for subtle romance, but they can also offer some very unique situations for bonds to grow. Follow the Heavy on Star Trek Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! Complete, Oink! tip: lex m/m (mature OR explicit). We follow in the footsteps of our forebears, declaring that we dont have to assimilateyou have to change. Beverly Crusher. And they help each other down memory lane. Janeway and Seven must take drastic measures to protect the integrity of the time line. This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. As rumors of a rebellion swell, Raffaela takes the time to show Annika the importance of listening. Thats all Im gonna say.. There are an unbelievable SIX fantastic fics and one amazing piece of art so far, which can all be found by scrolling through this blog. But what she does by resisting those labels, by refusing to deny either her Borgness or her humanity, is create space for others: What does the future of the xBs hold? 3. The Patrick Stewart-led series last dropped new episodes in early 2020 and was expected to begin production on season 2 later that year, but filming . As a gay man interested in sci-fi, gaming and comics, I've faced my fair share of tokenism. Go and steal it of course! A little bit of angst, nothing more. Its only logical that she would learn to be open-minded in her dating life as well. Agents Cristobal Rios and Raffi Musiker work for the Warehouse, tracking down and neutralizing dangerous artifacts. Paramount+ Complete, To The Edge of the Universe 1-7 8-11 12-14 PG-13 Janeway/Seven A/U - Set in the universe created by the episode, "The Killing Game", which took place in WWII France. Star Trek: Picard streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States and is distributed concurrently by ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories. In response to two different challenges: MFC#12 & SFC#11. Why? she asks. After stripping her cybernetic implants from her, they even try call her by the name she had as a child, one Seven doesnt want to be called until she does. Fluff response. Adults who jokingly ask children if they have any crushes of only one gender is one example of enforced heteronormativity, while disallowing queer kids to bring their dates to prom would be another.

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