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Synopsis: This is set during the Q and the Grey when Q tries to engage the Captain in a little hanky-panky. It was written for the Triple Crown Contest. The name of each horse is in italics.

Mate

By: Anne T.M.

"Mate with you! Are you crazy?"

"Kath take a Genuine Risk for once. I promise you a night of Unbridled passion and Foolish Pleasure."

"Q Behave Yourself!"

"Can't you see that I am Bubbling Over with my desire for you."

"Though I appreciate your Display of Personality, I must say no."

"Ponder it one more time. You'll soon Regret turning down such a Charismatic, Gallant Fox like myself. Think of it Kath. It would be such a Bold Venture, you and me on a Holiday filled with Hourless nights."

"No."

"Don't Shut me Out. I think you should know that I am very Agile and am a veritable Majestic Prince in bed."

"No!"

"Oh, I get it Kath. Your pining after that Commanche of yours."

"No, Q. I just don't want to have sex with you."

"You think he is such a Gallant Man just because he is Pensive where I am Bold.

"I think you're a Tyrant! And I demand that you stop this Assault this instant."

"And I think that you are Ruthless in your Assault on my character and your morals harken back to the Victorian era."

"Q, I'm going to…"

"Lookout! Be careful what you say. Here comes your Native Dancer now."

"Captain, is there problem?"

"No, Chakotay. I was just explaining to Q that despite the fact that he is a great Elocutionist, he will never be able to talk me into mating with him. Listen up Q, I will not now, or in any future be having sex with you! So Hurryoff and leave me alone!"

"Fine Kath, but you'll never get an offer this good again. I'll leave you now to enjoy the big oaf's company. Oh, and Kath, while you're talking to your Real Quiet Man o' War I thought you might enjoy knowing that the Commander goes Commando. 'Until next time."

"What are you smiling at, Commander?"

"You're turning him down just Affirmed my belief in your good taste."

"Thank you for the compliment but I'm still going to ask you to leave. After that visit, I believe I am going to sit down, close my eyes and enjoy the Sunday Silence."

The end