Fascinated by his android rescuer and intrigued by the fact that androids can't experience emotions, Timothy starts behaving like him. Timothy's new android persona - complete with Data's vernacular, body movements and Timothy's insistence that he is an android, mildly surprises and amuses Counselor Troi during a one-on-one appointment in the Ten Forward dining loft.
Timothy is captivated by his android savior and fascinated by the idea of androids not experiencing emotions. This leads him to adopt a persona similar to his android rescuer, complete with Data's mannerisms, speech patterns, and Timothy's insistence that he is an android. Counselor Troi finds this behavior amusing during their one-on-one session in the Ten Forward dining area.