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[firstofficer]

[ 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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[megamind]

The faster we figure things out the faster we go home right? I'm in with Clarke.

[firstofficer]

I would not presume you would be located anywhere else.

However- if I may make a personal request?

[megamind]

Er-- yes? I suppose you may? [...what is this why is the scary one asking him for things?]

[firstofficer]

In your time spent in engineering, you created a command center for yourself, correct?

[megamind]

[Tiny nod, small cough]

Mmm, yes. I did.

Such as it was.

[firstofficer]

[ run, megamind. run away quickly. ]

Would you be capable of creating a center for this technical group to convene upon?

[megamind]

[He was totally bracing for a lecture. To be told to be good, to be told to keep himself busy-- something that would reduce him to the backburner, keep him out of trouble, from causing trouble.]

[When he's acutally asked to do something useful? He's rendered mute, just-- looking at Spock with wide, green eyes.]

Come again?

[WHAT NO DON'T SAY THAT HE BETTER SAY YES RIGHT AWAY. Otherwise Spock will recind this request and he can no longer prove how awesome he can be.]

-- wait, no, no. Yes. Yes I can! It'll take time, and probably stripping down the old center and moving some of the bits, but-- Yes. Yes I can do that. Totally. Be a breeze. Easy-peasy.

[firstofficer]

[ there isn't anyone who fits the bill quite so perfectly, in the end. there are those he could ask, sure, who are bound to be more trustworthy. or at the very least- who haven't lead a mutiny. but Spock wants a specialist. he wants the best they can find. and that's why he's here.

the nod is equal parts trust and acknowledgment. approval. ]

Is there anything I may provide you to assist in your venture?

[megamind]

No. I'll-- see what I can dig up from here. I might be able to move some of the old equipment, repurpose it, to a better-- ah, more accessible area in engineering.

So-- yes. Right on that. [Brain already churning with ideas, even.]

[firstofficer]

You have my gratitude, Megamind.

Should you require anything, it is unnecessary to hesitate before contacting me.

[megamind]

O--Of course. [Gratitude. What-- does he ever. Do. With Gratitude.] I'll-- be in touch.

[And he cuts the feed. This is weird. He does not know how to deal with this.]