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I need more accuracy than that, Seven. You believe, or you know?
[ An odd distinction to make, but the difference between the two is the difference between staging a search for him or not. Riker has the responsibility to his Captain, but if a hunt is futile, then his responsibilities change.
And if he can postpone accepting that for a few more seconds that would be grand.
More importantly there's the question of where this intel comes from and it gives him uncomfortable vibes. Very uncomfortable Borg vibes. ]