Object
Worf's Ripped-Up Tablecloths
Frayed lengths of heavy linen torn from plaza dining tables, irregular strips with ragged edges and a few powder-dark scorch specks. Roughly palm- to forearm-length pieces; some bear smudges of dirt and fresh blood. Worf rips them free with the waiter's help while Beverly binds wounds and Data holds supplies.
2 appearances
Purpose
Improvised medical bandages and compresses used for emergency triage after a plaza explosion.
Significance
They crystallize immediate moral choice and action: physical instruments of Beverly Crusher's refusal to prioritize protocol over care and tokens of Worf's pragmatic improvisation under fire. Their use escalates conflict between medical duty and security and anchors the scene's urgency and sacrifice.
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