While Lumerian Ambassador Alkar attempts to mediate a truce between two warring factions, Troi's behavior begins to change, as does her appearance.

Chip Lucia (Ambassador Ves Alkar)
Patti Yasutake (Nurse Alyssa Ogawa)
Stephanie Erb (Liva)
George D. Wallace (Admiral Simons)
Lucy Boryer (Ensign Janeway)
Susan French (Sev Maylor)
Rick Scarry (Jarth)
J.P. Hubbell (Troi's Ensign)

• Alkar uses people as receptacles for his negative emotions in order to stay focused for the negotiations.
  
• Troi's quarters are on Deck 9, room 0910.
  
• I loved Troi's counseling session with Ensign Janeway... "Glad I could help." :)