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Worf's
relationship with Dax hits a rough spot, and he plans to discuss
his feelings during their vacation on Risa. But things go from
bad to worse when they — along with Bashir, Quark, and Leeta —
arrive on the beautiful, climate controlled "Pleasure Planet."
Worf learns that the Temtibi Lagoon's "social director," Arandis,
is the former lover of Curzon Dax. Pascal Fullerton — Chairman
of the New Essentialists Movement, a group bent on "restoring
the moral and cultural traditions of the Federation" —
approaches Worf. Fullerton's goal is to shut down Risa.
Worf immerses himself in New
Essentialist literature and attends the group's rally. Fullerton
makes a speech warning that Risa's focus on pleasure is just one
example of how the Federations citizens have become soft and
weak — traits which will render them defenseless if an enemy
attacks. Later that night, a group of Essentialists storm the
Risian Solarium, armed with phaser rifles.
Worf realizes that the attack is just a stunt to convince the
Risian vacationers that they are vulnerable. That evening, Worf
accuses Dax of not taking their relationship seriously. The next
day, Worf sees Dax with Arandis, assumes the worst, and is
overcome with jealousy. He goes to Fullerton's chambers and
announces he knows how to drive the guests from Risa.
Soon afterwards, a powerful storm rocks Risa, putting an end to
the resort's outdoor activities. Arandis realizes that rain
indicates a problem with the planetary weather grid. Fullerton
and Worf arrive and reveal that Worf has rigged a tricorder to
sabotage the grid. Risa will experience its normal rainy climate
for the next few days.
A furious Dax accuses Worf of destroying Risa because he does
not trust her. He reluctantly reveals that his restrained
attitude results from a childhood incident when he accidentally
killed a human boy while having fun. Dax begins to understand,
but the moment is shattered when a powerful earthquake shakes
Risa. They rush to Fullerton's headquarters and Worf takes back
the doctored tricorder, ending the shaking. He then reminds
Fullerton that trust is also a traditional Federation value.
After the weather grid restores the resort's pleasant climate,
Worf is ready to enjoy what's left of their vacation, now that
he has learned to trust Dax. |
