[For all of Data's study of humanity, and for all of his knowledge of humanity, it still caught Jean-Luc just a little bit by surprise when Data happened to show such insight. And he hoped that Data would always surprise him in such a way. For as Data learned and understood, Jean-Luc felt as if he did as well.]
Yes, Data. I suppose it is troubling, the realization that there are no stars. Of course, logically I knew this. But knowing something and paying attention to the fact that it is so are two entirely different things, are they not?