I think we have a code purple situation.. 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. According to Ryan, though, fans shouldn't expect to see much of the getting-to-know-you stage. Complete, One small step for Kathryn, one giant leap for the Admiral PG-13 Picard picks up with Jean-Luc in the newest chapter of his life following his retirement from Starfleet. Andy/Miranda Janeway/Seven Emily/Serena One of her eyes was replaced and her body was filled with technology including in her hands, hips, and brain. As a gay man interested in sci-fi, gaming and comics, I've faced my fair share of tokenism. 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, A Rose By Any Other Name G In Canada, it airs on Bell Medias CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. Complete, To The Edge of the Universe 1-7 8-11 12-14 PG-13 Janeway/Seven Of course, there are lots of ways Sevens experiences dont map directly onto queer, trans, and nonbinary experiences, but the parallels are undeniable, whether or not they were intentional. Seven and Raffi delay orgasms when they must. Raffi didn't hold the sounds that Beverly made against her, nor did she fault Deanna for her outburst, since her empathic connection to the woman was obviously overpowering her . In that time, shes continued to explore the spectrum of human relationships in a broader way. In another place and and in another future, the ship computers of Starfleet are something else entirely, and Raffi has returned to Starfleet Academy to lecture on the subject that has ultimately directed the course of both her own life and shaped history forevermore; synthetic intelligence. When she plugs herself into the Borg cube on Picard, Seven fears she might like being the Borg Queen, she might want to keep control of the drones even after their skirmish with the Romulans. Janeway/Seven Or Annika discovers something new about herself. As a former Borg drone, she used her nanoprobes, enhanced strength and intelligence to protect her shipmates on Voyager. Partly post endgame. Theres never really a private moment on a starship. Raffaela knows this and encourages it, when appropriate. You guys are amazing :), (hot? They argued. Raffi helps. A screenshot of Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) & Raffi (Michelle Hurd), Star Trek Picard Episode 12. Voyager encounters death and destruction on a remote planet, and Captain Janeway must help Seven of Nine understand the nature of evil. Annika neither confirms nor denies the accusation. Transgender, nonbinary, and queer people have our bodies claimed and labeled when we are young like the Borg assimilating Seven. Then theres a time-cut, and were dropped into the middle of this relationship. It just made them go, "Wait! A companion piece to I Know You The first season of "Star Trek: Picard" hinted that a queer romance was beginning. Raffi and Seven of Nine had an unconventional start, and it sounds like they might also have an unconventional development period. Complete, You Know Me 15 Immediately post-S2. Be warned, exponentially multiplying plot tribbles, may be found within. What are you going to do about it? Annika demands in a voice that is lower than usual, almost husky with want.". Complete, Awaken PG Already,Picard has seen the returns of several familiar faces from acrossStar Trek history, include Jeri Ryan's Seven of Nine. 6. Complete, Steam 18 Janeway/Seven Raffi Musiker. I was smitten with 7 of 9 in her initial silver catsuit in ST Voyager series. Well still reblog it (provided it passes all Tumblr rules! So, its up to the new showrunners to decide where the Seven and Raffi relationship will go. Just read it. Thatll give people a chance to fill past prompts (if anyone is so inclined) and just generally take a breath. They just want her to be a normal human. ), Good girl, croons Raffaela. Back in the Alpha Quadrant, post End Game, Janeway realise that life at home is not as good as she expected. Raffi Musiker/Seven of Nine; Raffi Musiker; Seven of Nine; Icheb (Star Trek) Bjayzl (Star Trek) Kathryn Janeway; Angst with a Happy Ending; Words: 1,043 Works: 2 Bookmarks: 2. 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. The moment shows both that Seven doesnt quite know the limits of herself or her Borgness and that we and the Federation have more to learn about what it means to be Borg and xB. They need to talk, but so much needs to be said. She winced when Seven's tubules emerged, and Seven turned her head and looked at Raffi instead of Beverly as soon as they made their mark and punctured the woman's neck. The scene where they took each others hands was literally, them finding each other. Fleenor (they/them) writes fiction and non-fiction centering on queer identities, feminism, pop culture, and literature. That name is one she hasnt spoken in a long time, and hoped to never use again. But her past lies with violence. 3. She looks more golden than usual this way. 293. For a fleeting moment during the season finale of Star Trek: Picard, we see Seven of Nine, aka Annika Hansen, take Raffi's hand in hers. There are things that need to be said. Fans were delighted to learn Patrick Stewart would reprise his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard in a brand new Star Trek series, and after two years of anticipation, it finally premiered earlier this year. Some together, some apart- pushing and pulling as the universe expands. The ship is caught in the middle of a pirate attack when tragedy strikes. The Society her parents built is closing its walls against the outside world it now deems to be hostile, and Veronika can't stand to be trapped inside those walls again. Fans were just as taken aback by Seven and Raffi forming a romantic relationship, partially because the two hadn't interacted much before the final reveal. Seven visits Janeway and the two reconnect. 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. Light. I need you, says Seven immediately, and it cracks open something beautiful inside of Raffi. Beverly wakes up in sickBay. Under the stars.. I wont go back and immediately murder her. Seven of Nine joins Captain Janeway on the Holodeck to discuss Neelix's means of 'supervising' the four Borg children among other things. Janeway and the rest of the crew just want to give Seven back what she lost. You know, when we talked about our characters and their sexualities I think the assumption was that if were talking about the Star Trek vision of the future, which is rooted in diversity and tolerance and openness and freedom, inevitably that would lead to total freedom to be who you are. So it's all her fault, like we all didn't know that already. Chabon continued, saying that when the writers envisioned Raffi and reimagined Seven, they pictured both of them having very diverse romantic pasts. Janeway/Seven seven is a hopeless romantic Raffi is the sun excessive use of stars as metaphors so much star imagery Icheb tells Seven, after his first night back on his homeworld, "I slept. Related:Star Trek: Seven of Nine's Tragic Picard Story Deserves Its Own Spinoff. But for 18 years, Seven of Nine lives as a Borg, humming with the connectivity and unity of the hive mind while she enacts the same violence done to her onto others who are assimilated. Complete, The Sign PG Work Search: better than having. Janeway/Seven 2023 CBS Studios Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. So remember, tag your creations with saffi prompts and well be sure to boost their signal here. Galactica encounters Voyager in the midst of its escape. Raffi helps. 03 Jun 2020. 5. Voyager's gone back to the Delta Quadrant with a new Captain and a new Chief Medical Officer, but how do Seven and Kathryn fit in? An avid reader who constantly buys books before reading the ones she already owns, Rachel is a huge fan of superheroes (especially of the Marvel variety) and wizards and will likely never be able to catch up on all the movies/TV shows she longs to watch. Janeway/Seven She's been a writer ever since high school when she realized she was rather good at it and joined as many entertainment news clubs as she could while in school. Janeway has a secret admirer. One-Shot. Beverly Crusher. - If you create anything, be sure to tag it with #saffi prompts (here or on AO3). "Theres something very warm and primal in Sevens face. Please consider turning it on! Weve had 6 prompts and a TON of fantastic entries. 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. Complete, Voyager Eternal 18 Janeway/Seven We'll be back soon enough, never fear about that! Complete, Perfection 18 In The Gift, Seven begs to be returned to the Borg, begs not to be turned into a human against her will. Its a space heist, ok? Star Trek: Picardactress Jeri Ryan explains where season 2 will find Seven of Nine and Raffi's romantic relationship. Instead of spending time with their early courtship, audiences will just get to see how Seven of Nine and Raffi function as a true couple. More:Star Trek: Picard & Seven of Nine Teamed Up YEARS Before The TV Show. Correction. Raffi spins in the chair so shes now facing her closest friend. Janeway/Seven Paramount+ There is something she wants to tell her. tip: buffy gen teen AND "no archive warnings apply", Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (92), Raffi Musiker/Seven of Nine/B'Elanna Torres (14), Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence (59), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Michelle said to imagine the trouble these two could get into, Raffi Musiker/Seven of Nine/B'Elanna Torres, (it's all very fluid and queerplatonic around here), it's rotten work, especially to me, especially if it's you, there is nothing here (but what's here is mine), Seven and Chakotay - but only as it is in Canon - and hes only there to be swiftly Yeeted, the deadname is indirectly referenced multiple times, but only the last name is explicitly mentioned once. Required fields are marked *. Nevertheless, it'll be quite interesting to see whatPicard season 2 has in store for them both. In the right light, these events, maybe even these people, connect. 1. So much of what Seven does on Voyager is to break down the binaries that exist in Janeways and others minds. As part of her five-year dual maturation and assimilation, she had parts of herself stripped away and replaced with cybernetic enhancements. Seven injures herself on a Ranger mission, leaving Raffi at a loss of how to care for her. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content. Star Trek: Picards Seven of Nine Relationship Came From A Comic Con, Star Trek: Seven of Nine's Tragic Picard Story Deserves Its Own Spinoff, Star Trek: Picard & Seven of Nine Teamed Up YEARS Before The TV Show, Criminal Minds: Evolution May Have Finally Set Up Spencer Reid's Return, 6 Possibilities For Who Entered The Room In Criminal Minds' Finale, The Last of Us Episode 8 Trailer Reveals Original Joel Actor's New Role. Environmental Controls. 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Janeway/Seven This time, focusing on the characters of Raffi, and the ex-Borg drone Seven of Nine. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. Will this romance continue in season two? We follow in the footsteps of our forebears, declaring that we dont have to assimilateyou have to change. She presses her lips together. Staying faithful to a character when writing for a franchise like Star Trek means staying faithful to their essence, not the details, and the essence of Seven of Nine has nothing to do with how she talks, what she drinks or with whom she falls in love. A little sport. (Caution: This article contains spoilers up to the final episodes of VOY Season 7 and PIC Season 2.). Screen Rant recently sat down with Hurd and broke down some of the biggest moments fromPicard season 1, including Raffi's new relationship with Seven. Janeway/Seven Complete, Everything 18 Laris. 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. However, she did say shed be excited to see that happen. Complete, The Great Escape PG Based on Ryan's comments,Picard might not offer much insight into how the women first got together, but there's still plenty of development to go. Hurd said: Michelle Hurd: We kind of knew it was coming. This is not the beginnings and the flirtation and all of that you see that just for a glimmer in the finale of season one. Janeway/Seven Seeing a female character who behaves like this (because nerds in fiction are usually male) and is still a beloved crew member means the world to me. LGBTQIAP+ representation in Trek has developed slowly if at all, so I was not prepared to see this. A/U - Set in the universe created by the episode, "The Killing Game", which took place in WWII France. A collection of stand alone 100 word drabbles. Janeway/Seven Janeway/Seven R&R. Once reunited, Seven and Raffi don't waste time. Work Search: As for her relationship with Raffi, if Seven hadnt learned to keep an open mind, she would have gone back to the Collective long ago. Its lucky I dont, though, because it turns out Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman and their colleagues know exactly what theyre doing. Its the light Seven cant look away from. Separated from the Voyager crew upon return to Earth, it makes sense that she would use the social skills and sense of justice she learned from them to find a new cause to fight for, such as the Fenris Rangers. 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. Icheb tells Seven, after his first night back on his homeworld, I slept. Complete, The Associate 18 Complete, Fractured PG-13 Some fans were even taken aback by the change in their relationship and wondered if season 2 would help fill in some blanks. While many were happy that Trek finally seemed ready to introduce a lesbian couple to the franchise, some were confused by the lack of story leading up to the presumed relationship. Trek news outlet TrekMovie was at the panel and shared some of Hurds reveals. 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 was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Inanity Warning. Hopefully the writers won't let that chance to go waste. PG Hurd went on to say that she felt like Raffi and Seven found each other in the midst of their loneliness, and it was very important to both actresses to represent that authentically. What Im referencing specifically is Sevens relationship to her body, gender, attraction, and romance. In Star Trek: Picard episode 5, "Stardust City Rag", Seven of Nine hunted down Bjayzl and killed her in cold blood, mercilessly disintegrating her ex-lover point-blank with phaser rifles. Complete, Puss In Boots 18 Most notably, she wrote for Emerson's website Emertainment Monthly, and one of her film reviews won an Evvy (Emerson's student awards) for Best Review. When Seven gets a request from the xBs on Coppelius, she ends up delving into a bit of her past. Complete, The Haunting of Deck Twelve Vignette G All Rights Reserved.No infringement is intended on copyrights held by Paramount, Shed Productions, Renaissance Pictures, Showtime, Gekko, or any other production company/person with the legal copyright to the shows and characters contained herein. However, she did confirm that Seven is canonically bisexual on Twitter. 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. And just what did happen to the Borg and the queen after Admiral Janeway's sacrifice? He went on to say that he wasnt sure that he made their relationship clear enough with the scene, and remarked that he wanted to be more clear with season two. Seven calls the Captain to her in Astrometrics, teling her she wishes to discuss her feelings and pursue her humanity. Id love to see a fluidity to their relationship. 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. "Raffi had presented the little tower with a flourish when they returned home from Sevens Starfleet graduation ceremony all those months ago. The surgeries forced on intersex infants are one example of how the gender binary is enforced, and refusing trans teens access to binders, hormone blockers, and other means of harnessing and manifesting our gender identities is another. It seems that most assimilated people experience extreme pain and fear in the moments when they wait to become Borg and it seems the same was true for Seven. No synopsis given. Complete, Distortion 18 Janeway/Seven As a former Borg drone, she used her nanoprobes, enhanced strength and intelligence to protect her shipmates on Voyager. Tags: saffi saffi prompts seven of nine raffi musiker star trek picard fanfic fanart fanfiction seven x raffi raffi x seven prompt one: hands prompt two: leather prompt three: time prompt four: rain kiss prompt five: light prompt six . Janeway/Seven 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 . Theres something hard in Raffis eyes; a look shes never seen before. Raffaela Musiker spent her entire life being pulled along in the wake of powerful men and women. document.write("