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ataraxion2012-08-15 09:50 pm
firstofficer) wrote in ataraxion2012-08-15 09:50 pm
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[ it has been nine months.
nine months that he has served aboard the Tranquility, and with each passing jump, fewer and fewer of those that arrived with him- remain. those that he could acknowledge with a nod of his head, those who would offer up their places in the lift so that he might not be forced to endure physical contact. those with whom he shared name, rank, and specialty. history and conversation. those who had offered advice and understanding as readily as curiosity and appreciation. each and every one of them is important to him, because it illustrates how far he has come from the deeply disapproving Vulcan cadet he had once been. Spock does not know if these associations have made him more human- but their worth to him cannot be accurately quantified. ]
In light of recent discussion and events, I find it appropriate to make request.
If you possess qualification or experience in the counsel of others and desire to assist fellow passengers, I advise that you submit yourself for placement among medical personnel. Similarly, as I anticipate that medical bay would not deny participation- [ there is no pause for McCoy's loss, or the personal difficulty with which he anticipates John Watson must perform, but the thought is there. a ghost in the line of his mouth. ] if you have served Medical prior, your presence would likely be of significant value.
[ Spock's chin dips forward a fraction. it is barely movement at all, but enough to allow his face to move from the sterile, unnatural light of the ship's interior. when he speaks again, his voice quiets. he takes account of the adjustment in his body language and the slight tonal inflection of his voice, but does nothing to smooth their perceived imperfections.
empathy is a fundamental expression of sentience, so said Surak.
and Spock will not begrudge himself his humanity, however contained he may allow his experience of it to be. ]
As members of Starfleet, as cadets we are taught to understand and accept the potential that we may perish in the line of duty. I expect that those of you in similar professions are familiar with the experience. However- [ his gaze flickers before lifting, returning to the feed. ] The Tranquility is not manned by an organized service. A significant portion of our number are civilians and each of us are unwilling members of her crew.
Loss is a universal experience.
It is known to the most seasoned shipmen, and to those who have never considered the possibility. Grief is a natural progression, and given the nature of our work here, as are fear, anxiety, and apprehension. But they are responses that must be overcome if we intend to return to our homes.
There are members aboard willing and able to provide. Should you find yourself in need of their services, I urge you to attend to them.
Spock out.
nine months that he has served aboard the Tranquility, and with each passing jump, fewer and fewer of those that arrived with him- remain. those that he could acknowledge with a nod of his head, those who would offer up their places in the lift so that he might not be forced to endure physical contact. those with whom he shared name, rank, and specialty. history and conversation. those who had offered advice and understanding as readily as curiosity and appreciation. each and every one of them is important to him, because it illustrates how far he has come from the deeply disapproving Vulcan cadet he had once been. Spock does not know if these associations have made him more human- but their worth to him cannot be accurately quantified. ]
In light of recent discussion and events, I find it appropriate to make request.
If you possess qualification or experience in the counsel of others and desire to assist fellow passengers, I advise that you submit yourself for placement among medical personnel. Similarly, as I anticipate that medical bay would not deny participation- [ there is no pause for McCoy's loss, or the personal difficulty with which he anticipates John Watson must perform, but the thought is there. a ghost in the line of his mouth. ] if you have served Medical prior, your presence would likely be of significant value.
[ Spock's chin dips forward a fraction. it is barely movement at all, but enough to allow his face to move from the sterile, unnatural light of the ship's interior. when he speaks again, his voice quiets. he takes account of the adjustment in his body language and the slight tonal inflection of his voice, but does nothing to smooth their perceived imperfections.
empathy is a fundamental expression of sentience, so said Surak.
and Spock will not begrudge himself his humanity, however contained he may allow his experience of it to be. ]
As members of Starfleet, as cadets we are taught to understand and accept the potential that we may perish in the line of duty. I expect that those of you in similar professions are familiar with the experience. However- [ his gaze flickers before lifting, returning to the feed. ] The Tranquility is not manned by an organized service. A significant portion of our number are civilians and each of us are unwilling members of her crew.
Loss is a universal experience.
It is known to the most seasoned shipmen, and to those who have never considered the possibility. Grief is a natural progression, and given the nature of our work here, as are fear, anxiety, and apprehension. But they are responses that must be overcome if we intend to return to our homes.
There are members aboard willing and able to provide. Should you find yourself in need of their services, I urge you to attend to them.
Spock out.
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but stressed or not, she is still firmly set on her thoughts here, and wants to make sure he understands why she thinks the way she does. ]
You are far from ordinary - you care - I don't think there are many here that do. And I honestly don't think you would have even bothered saying anything like this if you didn't.
[ and she was firmly set in that opinion. because to her, he was one of the only ones that has ever made an attempt at trying to comfort them (as subtle as it was) .]
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I have come to understand, in my time here, that there is a skewed perception regarding compassion for others. To forge bonds with one another is an expectation of all aboard. Efforts are made to deepen friendships, and friendships have evolved into romantic relations. And yet, should one of these bonds be severed- by absence or death, the expectation then becomes stoicism.
[ there is a flicker of one brow, and his chin dips thoughtfully forward. ] I do not believe that it is, as you say, a lack of caring that is present aboard the Tranquility. But instead, a surplus of the denial to acknowledge one's loss. I have found that it is often considered- [ a beat ] more appropriate, favorable to feign composure than to accept the consequences of emotional compromise.
[ it was not so long ago, after all, that Spock was among them. his gaze lifts, finds hers across the device. ]
A number of your party is gone?