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[ he's been deliberating where to begin with these thoughts for some time now, but Spock has never been the type to follow impulse in place of old fashioned consideration. when the feed begins, he's seated as he always is, meticulously composed, with his fingers steepled in his lap. for anyone who's come to know him thus far, it's a sign in and of itself, of how carefully he's treading. ]

Tranquility, this is Spock.

In light of recent events, I find it relevant to suggest that the vessel's security team, while consistently reliable, is only one variant thereof. Recent transmissions from an anonymous source largely referred to as smiley, have illuminated the insufficiency of our attempts to both locate the source and individual responsible. I am aware that we have several individuals aboard who consider technological security and the bypass thereof- a specialty, and I am equally aware that despite these assets, we have gleaned, comparably, very little.

I believe we would benefit significantly from teaching these skills to others and forming a technical security network, for the express purpose of tracking, locating, and attempting to engage this individual.

I can offer no personal guarantees regarding the success or, at this interim, the establishment of such a unit. However, I would not be averse to conversing with interested parties. If you possess technical proficiency of any kind or the inclination to learn, your participation would be welcome.

[ it's here that his mouth tightens marginally at the corner. when Spock speaks again, his focus has changed, and his tone sobers. not that he isn't perpetually dry to begin with. ]

At this time, I believe I should clarify that while these anonymous messages are most engaging, I am not of the opinion that we should offer them exclusive focus. The Tranquility remains in a state of perpetual disrepair and remarkably little is intimately understood about it's origins and technology. While a surveillance team will likely provoke further questions, it does not eliminate those we have failed to answer thus far.

Passenger OPR»002»035, Issac Clarke has requested assistance in the exploration of our engineering systems, but we would also likely benefit from investigation of any and all available historical records on board.

Spock out.

[ Private filter to Ward, Resnik, and Kirk ]
Captain, Commander.
If I may have a word?

[ ooc; this would be a ping for aberdeen, todd, tali, atton, ismene, sulu, buffy, am, chase, caprica &anyone else willing to offer themselves up as a teacher. if it's alright with you kids- i'm handwaving that he's sent you all private requests to teach- either because he knows you, or has seen your capabilities thus far.

innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn the interest of speeding some of the cr building along i threw a sign up over here :3 ]

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[ Quietly. ]

'Tis will be a great boon.

Shall I expect your presence among us?

[ There's a quiet pause. ]

I have little to offer one who would offer me such a favour.

You underestimate the value of your own willingness.

Nay, of my willingness there is no doubt. [ softly. ]

Skill may be acquired, history may be learned, technique may be taught. [ his head cants faintly, acknowledgement. understanding. this may be a different world for you, not-yet-king, but it is one that needs you all the same. ]

Desire to assist, is irreplaceable.

[ He sees that more and more, and though he knows not what aid his sword might bring, in this world where it seems that swords have no place, he will offer it along with his own hands in any way he can.

When he answers, it is but a question. ]

Who will teach me?

[ it's only a moment later, given his familiarity with the device, experience with direction, or perhaps, that he had expected the question. but a file appears on Aragorn's device regardless, the words If I may direct you here winking up at him. ]

That, is your prerogative. I have had more individuals express interest in participating than, admittedly, I had expected. There are no shortage of potential teachers, and no shortage of students.

We all have a great deal to learn.

[ Spock, you are so incredibly polite. He's had two half-hour struggles with links, but now he has figured it out mostly because of the title, and he's looking through the list.

... And he'll figure out later. God, he'll probably end up closing his eyes and pointing and hoping his judgment is good, because he doesn't know any names here. ]

Some more than others. [ A soft murmur, and it is the truth in his eyes, for he finds himself more lost than he has been since he was a child. ]

Teaching is no easy task. Please offer them thanks on my behalf.

Learning, is no easy task either.

[ it is, in his eyes, an admirable undertaking. because the commitment to understand means a desire to do so. be it for personal benefit, personal integrity, or for a sense of debt, responsibility to an external party- the results are the same. it is a motivation. and perhaps one of the most noble qualities he has found to exist in others.

to look towards whole universes with hands open. ]

I shall endeavor to do so.

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