Como foi possível para Wesley dar uma ordem à Data in Star Trek The Next Generation?

[Wesley's quarters] (Wesley is preening in front of a full length mirror)

WESLEY: Come in.

DATA: You wanted to see me?

WESLEY: Yes. Data, the girl who came on board.

DATA: Salia of Daled Four.

WESLEY: Who is she?

DATA: Little is known. She was born on Daled Four. Her parents were from opposite sides in a civil war which has lasted for centuries. They both died shortly after her birth. A Federation ship brought her and her governess to Klavdia Three so that she could be raised in a neutral environment.

WESLEY: And now she's returning?

DATA: It is hoped she will unite the factions and bring peace.

LAFORGE [OC]: Ensign Crusher, report. Are you all right?

WESLEY: Geordi? Yeah, I'm fine. I just

LAFORGE [OC]: Wes, we're waiting for that magnet.

WESLEY: I'm on my way.