Personal Log #6...4th Wall

[spohkh]

[Spock was.... rather curious at the unexpected influx of individuals without wings...

In his mind, the Vulcan was making theories that included black holes, transporters, ion storms...It was frustrating that the nature of this world made it impossible to pin down any one theory.

Spock can be found traveling to the Dome in the morning, and working there for the rest of the day.
In the evening the Vulcan's curiosity gets the better of him and he stops by Seventh Heaven to see who all is there.]

Comments

oh ROFL!

[spohkh]

[Spock is pleased when the fist meets his... and goes back to drinking his chocolate milk... even going so far as to order another one.]

That is a very accurate statement Mister Marco... it is indeed our job to take care of the crew when the Captain cannot. Also.... [Spock leans in conspiratorially... and whispers...]

...it's our job to keep the Captain safe. And sometimes I find that very difficult.

XDDDDD

[chibifirebird]

[His eyes widen and he quickly nods, and whispers back just as conspiratorially.]

I'm lucky. My Pops is the strongest ever. So even though lots of idiots try to fight him, they can't hurt him.

Oh, but Ray-Ray has that problem too. His captain's a little.... [Dense, dumb, insane, oh the words Marco has to describe Gold Roger...] Crazy. But it's okay! I think sometimes even if death or injury happens, that's why we're around to keep going after them, eh? That's why Pops said I'm his son. [NOD!]

socuteohmygodi'mdying! xd

[spohkh]

That is correct... that is why we are out Captain's first mates... to keep going after them.


I am glad though that your father is so strong... My Captain is too... but he is not careful. I am... scared for him often.

What do you do when you're scared? [Spock folds his arms on the table, looking at his young companion...]

fffff yaaaay XD

[chibifirebird]

Aye!

[But the grin drops and he shifts uncomfortably. He hasn't mastered the art of lying the way his older self has, much less hiding every emotion or thought ever. Still, it makes him nervous so he has to think on it for a bit to answer. He wants to say he doesn't scared. Nothing scares him. Except losing his Pops. And wasn't his first mate club buddy the same? Still, he has to at least switch back into bird form for the comfort of it.]

I go to Papa. Always. If I protect anything that would get hurt he'll be fine... right?

I can't protect him if he gets sick, but I'll work hard and get us the best doctors and nurses ever. And I'll kick anyone who hurts him.

[He looks up.] I don't know if that helps, but you haveta keep going. No matter what. Pops told me he's so strong because he never ever retreats a step no matter what. Because he knows me and the others, we'll be behind him and he has to protect us so he lets us protect his back. So it's the same for me, yoi. If I protect him, then I can't let myself lose... I think.

[He frowns. He knows he loses his father eventually, but it's a good thirty years later by his time. Still, even here, even now, even knowing that, it's scary. There's nothing he can do about it, no way to stop time. He shakes his head and mumbles into his milk as he finishes it up.] Gotta make the most of every day, yoi. I'm not good at that yet, but I'll get better.

XD

[spohkh]

[Spock does reach over now, fluffing the youth's hair...]

You are very brave Marco... much braver than I.

[chibifirebird]

[Shifts about and puffs up his feathers.]

No... I just have a lot of faith in my Papa. Why, what do you do?

[spohkh]

I...


I do the logical thing. [Spock actually looks kind of sad at this....]

There are lots of people, including my Captain, that do not like it when I'm logical.

[chibifirebird]

[Sad face.] Why not?

[spohkh]

My Captain has said that I am a 'kill joy'...

I do not understand what this means...

[Spock looks at the Phoenix's sad face... and sits up..] I apologise, I did not mean to make you sad.

[chibifirebird]

[THAT HE GIGGLES AT. And shakes his head.]

No no! That's what being first mate means! We have to stop them from being dumb, yoi!

My little brothers call me their mother hen sometimes. Because they're idiots. [Look at this hand-sized bird and imagine him sarcastically being called Mom by a bunch of pirates. Either he's lying, the pirates are babies, or phoenixes have weird time cycles and bodies. Probably that.]

Oh and Ray's always having to smack Shanks and that idiot clown together! They call him a killjoy too! [Gets up to get another milk and a croissant.]

So don't worry! That just means you're doing it right, yoi!

[spohkh]

[Spock huffs into his almost finished chocolate milk....]

I do not like being a kill-joy...

But... I thank you for your optimism, I appreciate it.

[Spock blushes a bit... then looks around to make sure no one else is listening...

...then leans close conspiratorially again, lowering his voice.] Can I.... can I tell you a secret?

[chibifirebird]

You're not really being one. They are just being whiny. Don't worry, they'll get over it. It's for their own good, yoi!

[Nods!] Aye! First mate honor. [Have a teeny fist bump again.]

[spohkh]

[Spock gently presses his fist against the tiny one... then looks around once more before leaning in again....]

I think....



I think I like my Captain.

[chibifirebird]

[Hand over his mouth and whispers back excitedly.] I like my captain too, yoi!

[And before Spock can explain he means romantically (whether or not that's the case)...] Are you going to be Valentines together?

[spohkh]

[Have a confused Vulcan...]

Valentines? What does that entail?

[chibifirebird]

You go on dates and spend the whole day together!

[His shipping started young.]

[spohkh]

[Spock's face blushes a dark green...

And he blinks a few times....]

Dates? What happens on these dates?

1/2

[chibifirebird]

[He thinks about it for a bit and then puts his mouth as if alarmed.]

I don't know. I've never been on one!

2/2

[chibifirebird]

[But he doesn't fret long, his exuberance bounces back quickly.]

But I bet it must be something really fun and exciting that makes people super happy to be together!

[spohkh]

Indeed? Do you think my Captain would like it if I dated him?

[Spock thinks it over for a moment... finishing off his second chocolate milk...]

Then maybe he won't think I'm a killjoy anymore...

[chibifirebird]

AYE! You should ask him on a date!

But what happens if he says no?

[spohkh]

[Spock's face went kind of sad at that thought...


...but then he tilted his head... his expression turning brighter.]

I will use my logic.. then he will not be able to refuse!

[Yup, that's logical.]

[chibifirebird]

AYE!!! [Oh. His. Gosh. YOU are a genius. Why has Marco never thought of this genius-ness before? If he were an adult Marco would still be in shock, amazed, and instantly decide Spock is the most genius genius that ever did genius.] You can do it! And then you can go be Valentines together!

And you should bring him a card!

[Because cards are harder to refuse. Logic.]

[spohkh]

A Card?

Why? [Spock gets another drink, also getting both of them a plate of veggie nachos... he gestures to Marco that he should eat some.]

What is the purpose of this card?

[chibifirebird]

So you can write down the logic so he can't refuse!

And then he'll have to remember it too!

[Noms some!!!] I gave my captain drawings. But I gave some to Ray too. For his birthday. And also drinks. [Best son :|]