This week with Arlene and Jeff:
...Later. "Reporting still steady at warp 4, Sir," Helm said.
"Still no fluctuations at all?"
"None showing on my boards, Sir."
"Bridge to Engine Room. Chief, we have maintained warp 4 for a full cycle, and our instruments still show no abnormalities. Maybe that scout's engine was the problem after all."
"First, quit pussyfooting around." (Interpreted). "My engine is operating at top efficiency, and I am getting bored. We now have the fastest warp engine in the fleet. Go to warp 6."
The First turned from his personal screen and the Chief's frowning face. Trusting his friend, "Helm, go to warp 5."
"Warp 5, Sir."
The noise level changed slightly as well as the pitch. Helm said aloud, "Warp four point 5… point 6… point 7… point 8… point 9," with his voice becoming even more tense. "Warp 5." Then after a moment, "Sir, we are steady at warp 5."
"Helm, there are no fluctuations?" the First asked, incredulous.
"None, Sir. We are at full warp 5.0, and my boards show no fluctuations whatsoever."...
Have a goodun;
Roust