Personal Log #7

[spohkh]

[Video]

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.


[Action]

[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

Comments

[herotypical]

...Been keeping tabs, have you?

[spohkh]

Always. It is only logical to be informed of the 'happenings' of the enclosure.

[Spock may have ulterior motives... but it was still important to have all the info.]

[herotypical]

...Jilly was -- is -- kind of a long-term friend. More family than friend, if I'm honest. Losing her's been a big blow to the household. If you can even call us that, anymore.

[spohkh]

I see...

[Spock hesitates for a moment... then places a gentle hand on Buffy's shoulder.]

I grieve with thee.

[herotypical]

No offence, but I'm not sure grief is exactly what I want from anyone. Not from you; not from myself. She isn't dead. She's...she's so far from dead.

[spohkh]

[Spock removes his hand, and places it back in his lap.]

It is interesting though how death can be very much related to someone who is no longer present.

[herotypical]

...Even still, it's apples and oranges. [ she persists. ]

[spohkh]

[Spock tilts his head...]

The situation at hand has no comparison to fruit.

[herotypical]

...You may have just made my point for me.

[spohkh]

[The lightbulb went off for the Vulcan...]

I see. You believe that losing someone in this case is not comparable to losing someone through death.

[Spock gives you a look that implies 'your logic is flawed'...]

[herotypical]

[ she knows that look well enough. and yet, her lips quirk into a half-smile. ]

I believe that treating them as the same thing is mostly predicated on a person's very selfish desire to not be left behind. Jilly went home to a life she's pretty comfortable with. I miss her, but I wouldn't want anything else for her. And that's why it's nothing like biting the literal dust.

[spohkh]

Ah yes, but we were not talking of Miss Jilly.

[There was a long pause...]

I was talking about you.

[herotypical]

[ persistent: ] Ah, well. I've never left anyone behind. [ ... ] I mean, I've never left Luceti. Not for reals. Not outside of experiments, drafts, missions.

[spohkh]

Miss Summers... Are you always this obstinate?

I offered you condolences because you were the one who has been left behind. And you have essentially lost someone.... no matter what state Jilly is in in her own universe.

[herotypical]

Obstinate is my middle name. Well -- actually, it's Anne. Buffy Anne Summers. But...just call me Buffy. None of this Miss Summersing. Only students and trainee-Slayers call me Miss Summers.

[ ... ] I'll be fine, Spock. But thanks for your concern.

[spohkh]

[Have a long look...]


....Buffy.

Very well.


[The Vulcan hesitates...] Thanks is unnecessary... but I believe the appropriate response is... you are welcome.

[Have a small Vulcan smile.]

[herotypical]

Yeah. I kinda believe that's the appropriate response, too.

[ she glances at the counter -- still no food. ]

When did the vision kick back in?

[spohkh]

Exactly a week after the event occurred... and one that I wish not to experience again anytime soon.

I must once again thank you for the help that you gave me at that time... it was much appreciated.

Have you suffered many effects from kidnappings?

[herotypical]

Actually? In almost four years I've only been nabbed three times. Usually, without anything too serious upon my return. What can I say? I'm...lucky.

[spohkh]

Indeed... fortunate. [Not that the Vulcan had a problem with the word 'lucky' or anything.

But the Vulcan cannot help but wonder if Buffy is bothered by the fact that Jilly no longer has any memory of her time spent here with Buffy... it was a significant amount of time.]

I find that I am curious regarding the rumours of an escape attempt. Have you heard anything?

[herotypical]

I know one of the minds behind it. He's...a brilliant man.

[ even if buffy has her reservations about the relative merits of opening world-hopping portals. the last time someone did that, she ended up dead. ]

[spohkh]

I am certain that he would have to be... it is a rather daunting task to undertake.

I find that I am curious as to the results... but I fear what may happen. [Spock wasn't pessimistic... just logical. But he felt that this project was doomed to fail.]

Do you believe they have a chance?

[spohkh]

I am certain that he would have to be... it is a rather daunting task to undertake.

I find that I am curious as to the results... but I fear what may happen. [Spock wasn't pessimistic... just logical. But he felt that this project was doomed to fail.]

Do you believe they have a chance?

[herotypical]

...I believe there's a chance that they have a chance. A very slim chance. We're talking the Twiggy of chances.

[spohkh]

[Spock quirked an eyebrow...]

Is this your normal speech pattern, or have you learned from Captain Sparrow?