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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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[redhotsummers]

Um--to get help. I would be shit at helping anything with these things.

[firstofficer]

The desire to be of assistance is significant enough.

Regardless of your intentions, you are welcome to attend. However, should you decide to aide in the investigation- you will not be turned away.

[redhotsummers]

[Man this talks proper--reminds him a bit of Hank.]

Um...sure, right.

So uh...Spock. What's with the ears?

[It's a bit blunt, but he'd rather sort out if he's elvish or alien, or super-powered human sort.]

[firstofficer]

[ he's had a world (well, a few worlds, at this point) of time to get used to the curiosity about his appearance. sometimes manifested as gentle questioning, a lingering stare, outright dislike, and- well.

this isn't the first person aboard the Tranquility he's met that prefers a direct approach. ]

I am Vulcan.
It is a physical characteristic of my race and one of many biological differences between my physiology, and that of a human's.

[redhotsummers]

Huh.

[Alex gives a bit of a shrug.]

Sorry--didn't mean to come off rude. Mutations can cause all different sorts of physical characteristics, so I didn't know if you were like me, or a different race.

[firstofficer]

You were not perceived as such.

As a Vulcan, I am of a different race. However, my biology, does not allow me to be counted among their number. In this respect, I believe I am both a different race, and, as you said- like you.

[redhotsummers]

So...humanoid? I think that is the term, right?

[firstofficer]

It is, a satisfactory descriptor. As I am the only individual in existence to be half human and half Vulcan, political correctness is an unnecessary indulgence.

[redhotsummers]

As far as you know, or is it like some definitive fact that you are the only hybrid?

[firstofficer]

[ a quirked brow. ]

Definitive.

That is, however, with the exclusion of my existence in alternate realities.

[redhotsummers]

Yeah--never can be just the only one when there are other yous floating around in the ether.

[Alex knows that from experience. And his future.]

[firstofficer]

This awareness troubles you?

[redhotsummers]

...a little.

[He sighs.]

I just--there is another me here.

And I know of about 2 other versions of me that might exist elsewhere, too. It's weird.

[firstofficer]

[ yeah, tell him about it. ]

Then perhaps this turn of events will provide you the opportunity to reassess your own significance.

[redhotsummers]

I already know one of my futures--and possibly another.

But honestly? I want to make my own damn future.

[It's not about significance. It's about making his own decisions, and knowing that the future isn't set.]

[firstofficer]

An admirable intention.

Forgive me if my speculation implied predestination. It was merely an attempt to convey assurance.

[redhotsummers]

No I didn't--

[Alex sighs.]

I didn't think you were implying that. I just wanted--I just wanted to state it.

[Now he feels a bit stupid. For getting adamant about something.]

[firstofficer]

[ there might be a smile of approval, were Alex speaking to anyone else. for Spock, however, this never crosses his mind.

he can, however, relate. ]

There are worse things to make declaration of.

[redhotsummers]

You got that right.

[He has first hand experience with that.]