Picard sat in front of the bridge crew. As well as Dr. Crusher and counsellor Troi, in his ready room.

"It has come to my attention that Data needs more one on one assistance with his emotions, now that his emotion chip is fully functioning. As we are all busy with our own duties, it is proving difficult for Data to ask questions when he requires assistance. So, with the help of Mr. LeForge we will be welcoming a new crew member on board today. Mr. LeForge, I will allow you to brief everyone about our guest, as she is your friend." Picard informed all those gathered. Everyone turning to look at the Chief Engineer.

"As the captain said, Dr. (Y/f/n) (Y/l/n) is an old friend of mine. We met on earth a number of years ago." Geordi began. Coughing slightly, as he stood up and nervously straightened his uniform.

"(Y/n) is a Betazoid, and a member of second house of Betazed." Geordi continued as he gave Deanna soft smile.

"Second house of Betazed? What does that mean?" Riker enquired as he turned to look at the ship's counsellor.

"Well Commander. Members of the houses of Betazed are the top social class in Betazed society. They can trace their roots back to the ancestral Betazoids. If the doctor is a member of the second house, she is more than suited to helping Data navigate his emotions. The second house is the house of love and compassion." Deanna explained. Quite liking the idea of having another Betazoid on board the ship. Especially one from the second house.

"Yes! (Y/n) has all the traits of her house and more. With the Captain and Data's permission, I explained everything to (Y/n), and she was more than happy to assist. We are currently orbiting the planet where she has been ambassador for the last few years. And knowing my dear friend, she's more than ready for a new adventure." Geordi chuckled, shaking his head slightly as he thought back to the last time he had seen (Y/n) in person.

"Bit of a handful, is she?" Riker laughed. The engineer turning his attention to the floor momentarily. Smiling to himself, as he tried to come up with a suitable way to explain (Y/n).

"(Y/n) has a special way about her, and it's not just because she's Betazoid. She seems to have a power that I can't explain with words. I think that its better if you experience her yourself." Geordi replied. Knowing that his old friend was really beyond description.

"You like her very much don't you Geordi?" Deanna asked. As she smiled up at him.

"I just thought she would just be perfect for Data....... I mean to help Data with his emotions. She can help him control the extremes that he's not used to." Geordi explained. His embarrassment cut short when the communicator on Picard's chest alerted all assembled that their new crew member might just be ready to board.

"Transporter room to Captain Picard."

"Picard here."

"Our guest is ready to come aboard captain."

"Excellent! Picard out."

"Well ladies and gentlemen. Let's go introduce ourselves to our guest, shall we." Jean-Luc said, as he rose from his seat and adjusted his uniform jacket. The captain of the Enterprise walking out of his ready room with the others trailing behind.

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The crew waited as the familiar white ribbons of light appeared on the transporter pad. As they disappeared, they revealed an exquisite female dressed in a beautiful midnight blue gown, with a high collar that perfectly framed her face. The new Betazoid appearing quite unlike Deanna in almost every way. The new woman's hair was white and straight. The long locks falling all the way down to her hips. Her skin was pale and her eyes as black as the space around them. A wave of happiness and calmness falling over the assembled crew, as she stepped off the pad. Their guest rushing into Geordi's arms. The engineer holding her tight as he swung her around in the air.

"Geordi! I am so happy to see you again my dear. It has been far too long." (Y/n) chastised. Geordie chuckling as he placed her back down on the ground, keeping his arms firmly around her waist.

"I don't know how it is possible (Y/n), but you are more beautiful than last time I saw you." Geordi replied happily, as she nuzzled her face into his neck.

"I think that I should introduce myself to the rest of the crew, before they get anymore embarrassed." She told him, as she lifted her head to look at the others in the room.

"Oh yes. Sorry." Geordi apologised, as he reluctantly released (Y/n) from his grasp.

"Ah, Captain Picard, it is a pleasure to meet you." (Y/n) began before Geordi could introduce her. (Y/n) walking up to Jean-Luc. The captain taking her hand and kissed her knuckles gently. A sudden feeling of complete peace and love seeming to flow through his veins as he touched her skin. The normally cool, calm, and collected Jean- Luc, feeling his face redden slightly as she smiled at him.

"I believe that we may have much to talk about Captain. I have an interest in Archaeology also. Geordi has informed me that you have quite a collection of artefacts. A collection I am sure I would enjoy, if you would allow me a viewing of course?" (Y/n) continued. Jean-Luc more than happy that someone else would be interested in his little hobby.

"Of course, Doctor, it would be my pleasure." Picard replied. The doctor nodding respectfully.

"And you must be Commander Riker." (Y/n) stated, as she moved over to where Will stood. The Betazoid slowly walked around him. Seemingly taking him in from all angles.

"You are without doubt, a very interesting specimen Commander. If I may say. Confident, self-assured, strong, and handsome. With just a touch of arrogance I feel." (Y/n) told him with a soft smile.

"What more could a girl ask for?" (Y/n) enquired. Will's eyes growing wide as she brushed past him slightly. Touching his hand as she went to meet the rest of the crew.

"Well, Geordi. She is definitely something else'. Will laughed as both he and Geordi watched (Y/n) move to Deanna. The counsellor bowing slightly as the pure blood Betazoid stood before her. Neither woman needing to say a word to communicate effectively. (Y/n) reaching out her hand and taking Deanna's as whatever conversation that had been having came to an end.

"And you must of course be Worf." (Y/n) said, as she held out her hand for the Klingon to take. The Chief of Security looking her up and down before taking her hand. The often dour and reserved Klingon finding the corner of his mouth twitching up into something that resembled a small smile.

"So, do you think that she can help, Data?" Riker asked Deanna, as she came to join him and the other men. The group watching as the Betazoid doctor conversed quietly with Beverly.

"I don't doubt it for one moment. I get a sense that Geordi's old friend, as he said, is quite special. An extremely gifted telepath and empath. I am quite sure that she is the perfect candidate to help him." Deanna assured. Geordi smiling, as (Y/n) and Beverly walked over to join them.

"So, I have met all of you. But I have yet to meet the Lieutenant Commander himself." (Y/n) said. Reminding everyone that the only one present was the man that (Y/n) had actually come to help.

Before Jean-Luc could tap his communicator to find out the location of the android. The door to the transporter room whooshed open. Data entering and looking at the others, before his eyes fell on the new crew member. Data not sure what to think, or what emotion he was feeling as the Betazoid glided towards him. Her black eyes looking up into his yellow orbs. A small smile gracing (Y/n)'s lips as she stood before him. The doctor finding that she could say only one word as Data continued to stare.

"Fascinating."