spohkh | Personal Log #7

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vulcan lyre

Personal Log #7

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Greetings and salutations. I believe that it is customary for one to welcome those who are newly arrived into Luceti.

Welcome.

To those who have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I can be found regularly at the Battle Dome for those who want to learn to utilize the simulations.

A reminder to everyone that the Kobayashi Maru simulation has been tested and is ready for public use. I will express my thanks to Mister Obi-Wan Kenobi, Miss Ami Mizuno, and Miss Lirael for testing the program for me.

I also find myself requiring assistance for a project that I have agreed to.... though I find myself now at an impasse. I am currently working on a small scale version of projected diburnium-osmium shield technology... with some minor alterations. If anyone is familiar with this or is willing to help, please inform me.

Peace and long life.

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[Spock found himself once again frustrated by the recent memory lapse... for one who highly values mental discipline, it is... unnerving to find that your mind has been tampered with. However, Spock has long ago come to terms with this place and its disregard for dignity.

In the morning Spock can be found at the Dome by the computer terminals...but in the late afternoon strange, hauntingly beautiful music can be heard coming from House #2's backyard.
The Vulcan was pleased to have completed his Lyre, and was now enjoying an afternoon of practice.

In the evening, Spock actually ventures out to Seventh Heaven and can be found at a solitary table with a cup of tea.

Come and bother Spock at any and all of these locations.]

[For reference of what a Vulcan Lyre sounds like, please go here: Vulcan Lyre

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[Ami was just on her way back from the clinic, and just about home, when the house next-door caught her attention again; or rather, that music did. Something about it, she found compelling.

Following it, soon enough, she found Spock. Rather than interrupt while he was in the middle of the piece, she stood quietly by the wall of the house and waited for him to finish first.]

[Spock played for a while long... until the piece finally made its finish.

The Vulcan looked over and gave Ami a fond look.]

Greetings Miss Mizuno.

[As soon as the music ends, Ami becomes more animated. She comes away from the wall, and closer to the instrument for a better look.]

Good evening. That was very beautiful! It felt familiar, somehow. [This, she simply attributes to Spock's skill level.]

It is a traditional Vulcan song...

This.. [Spock props up the instrument for Ami to inspect...] Is a Vulcan lyre.

[She's bordering on rude, with the way she looks at the lyre much more than at Spock. She seems to realize it after a few moments, and offers him another direct smile.]

If it's alright, could you show me how it's played?

[Spock did not find Ami's curiosity to be rude at all.. he regarded her with another half-smile and gestured to a chair by the wall.]

Please, as they say, 'pull up a chair'... I would be most honoured to show you how to use the Vulcan lyre.

Really?

[The question comes out before she can stop herself. Back home, she'd rarely had opportunities to do something like this, something... creative, instead of academic. Musical.

With an artist for a father, she'd like to think creativity runs in her blood, somewhere, but it's underdeveloped behind the doctor.

Not waiting to be told twice, she comes closer.]

[Spock regards her with an amused expression... and waits for her to join him.

Once she is situated he hands her the instrument.]

Please place your fore, and ring fingers here... [Spock indicated where...]

Strum across the strings with your other hand, then turn this dial. I encourage you to experiment with the dial, as it is used to alter the sound.

[Just as she'd said it felt vaguely familiar, Ami turns out to have a natural touch for the instrument. Her motions are graceful and produce a clear sound.

Learning the notes will be more difficult; she listens closely to Spock, and confirms frequently:]

Here?

Indeed. If you so desire, I can supply you with a chord and note chart... and if you are amenable we may practice together.

[Did Spock look hopeful? It was difficult to tell on a Vulcan.]

[It may have been hard to tell on a Vulcan, but Ami's human face was definitely pleased.]

I'd like that very much. It's a chance to learn something new, and to see whether I can succeed at that.

And I have every confidence that you will succeed Miss Mizuno. [Spock looked equally pleased...]

You have a talent for this art... I am certain you will learn quickly.

[The truth is, said 'talent' is helping her only with these beginning basics. Learning music will take a bit of time.

That's part of why she wants to do it.]

I never had a lot of time before, to try things like this, that are so different from what I usually do. It's my first time trying to play an instrument.

Indeed? [That was difficult for Spock to believe... her fingers seemed to be familiar with this form of instrument.]

My mother never could handle the Lyre.... she was more fond of the piano.

I knew a pianist back home. The piano is a very beautiful instrument, too, but I've never played one myself.

[Spock plucked at some strings as he thought...

How would it be best to teach Miss Mizuno....]

Do you read music?

No; I'm sorry to say I've never learned. If we start lessons, I'll find some books at the library to begin with.

We can also incorporate that into our lessons...

[Spock hesitated for a moment...]

Miss Mizuno... I had been wondering... and I wish to ask you for a favour. [Not that he was using this as an excuse or anything.]

[He has her attention, but she cautiously waits to hear the promise first.]

What is it? [If it's something she can do, she'd be quick to agree.]

I have been meaning to expand on my knowledge of medical field work.... And I believe if I was to work with anyone I would prefer you. [Don't get Spock wrong... he had high appreciation for both Doctor Adele and Doctor Law... but he preferred Ami's cool headed disposition...

Very much like his own...]

[It's not surprising. As well as her intellect, Ami's known for her bedside manner, so to speak, back home as well. Patients can count on Doctor Mizuno to handle things gently. Calmly.]

I'd be very happy to do that, to the best of my ability.

My thanks Miss Mizuno... I have been wanting to expand on my medical knowledge since the Draft.

And I felt rather helpless when my Captain returned from a kidnapping. [Spock's fingers nervously twitched along the lyre...]

Sometimes, I feel the same. [It's both quiet sympathy, and a subtle warning that the frustration won't be erased even by learning these medical procedures.]

It is... difficult here.

[Spock hesitates once more...]

Miss Mizuno, have you heard the rumours of certain individuals having discovered the way home?

[She has, but her voice is wistful more than hopeful. It'd be nice if it were true, but she's pretty sure it isn't.]

That type of rumor seems to circulate every so often. There's no conclusive proof of it, and...

I'd like to believe, if it were true, they'd find a way to tell the rest of us, too.

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