Ransom: I'm really sorry about the whole omniscient murder god thing, Captain.
Freeman: Well, you just focus on getting better. I need you by my side.

Mariner: There's a team waiting to take me to the brig, isn't there?
Freeman: You know me so well.
Mariner: Love you, Mom!
Freeman: Love you, too! Never disobey me again!
Mariner: I do what I want!

Mariner: So your brains aren't going to melt?
Rutherford: Nope. I mean, not from the implant. But we're in Starfleet so who knows what's going to happen next week.

Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2 Episode 1 Quotes

You snuck off in the middle of my shift without saying goodbye! You know who my best friend is now? My mom! It sucks! It's like work.

Mariner

I used to sneak away and do all sort of little, off-the-books side missions without cluing her in. Now, that's impossible. She's so happy. It's very sweet. But I am losing my mind. I don't know how much longer I can do this.

Mariner