"I know," Beverly replies almost apologetically. She understands the sentiment, understands the feeling of hopelessness and anger. If she could do anything, if she could help figure it all out, she would. But she's at as much of a loss as Peggy.
That said, there is one theory she hasn't offered to her friend, something that won't be easy to swallow. Given that they've just been talking about time travel and extra dimensions in space, Beverly figures it might not be breaking things too much. Besides, she respects Peggy enough to offer it.
"There is one more theory Jean-Luc and I have tossed around," she adds on quietly. "In our time, the Federation has developed something called a holodeck. It uses holographic projectors to create simulations of anything you want. You have to specifically program the simulation right down to the blades of grass and the smells, but it's all very lifelike. You can't even tell the difference unless you know. For all we know... this entire valley could be an elaborate simulation, though for what purpose..." She shrugs lightly and gives a shake of her head. "It's hard to say."
She doesn't mention that holodecks can even simulate people, figuring that's a topic best left off unless Peggy asks. Some holographic people know they're holograms, but most don't and it can be an undertaking to convince them. That said, Beverly would really rather not think about her medical staff here being holograms, but at least they seem more trustworthy than that damnable Emergency Medical Hologram on the Enterprise.
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That said, there is one theory she hasn't offered to her friend, something that won't be easy to swallow. Given that they've just been talking about time travel and extra dimensions in space, Beverly figures it might not be breaking things too much. Besides, she respects Peggy enough to offer it.
"There is one more theory Jean-Luc and I have tossed around," she adds on quietly. "In our time, the Federation has developed something called a holodeck. It uses holographic projectors to create simulations of anything you want. You have to specifically program the simulation right down to the blades of grass and the smells, but it's all very lifelike. You can't even tell the difference unless you know. For all we know... this entire valley could be an elaborate simulation, though for what purpose..." She shrugs lightly and gives a shake of her head. "It's hard to say."
She doesn't mention that holodecks can even simulate people, figuring that's a topic best left off unless Peggy asks. Some holographic people know they're holograms, but most don't and it can be an undertaking to convince them. That said, Beverly would really rather not think about her medical staff here being holograms, but at least they seem more trustworthy than that damnable Emergency Medical Hologram on the Enterprise.