Captain's log - Stardate 2261.871

I enjoyed the look on Kodos' face when I read out the formal statement convicting him of the willful murder of four thousand and thirty eight individuals. The reaction to his sentence was even better.

As expected, Chekov was very enthusiastic about getting the privilege of first cut. I reminded him not to be too eager - after all, I want this to last - and promised him that if he showed restraint, his first cut on Kodos won't be his last. As it turned out, no cut was much worse than a paper cut.