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Personal Log #12 - Planning [Video]

[Spock fiddles with the journal for a moment, making certain that the message is broadcast to everyone but Nico Robin.]

Greetings and salutations everyone. It is my hope that everyone has recovered from the latest Malnosso experiment, as from what I heard from others, I do not envy your experiences.
At this time, I find myself with a request for those of you who are familiar with Miss Nico Robin. It has come to my attention that due to recent events, Miss Robin's emotional disposition has greatly suffered, and it is my wish to see it improved. From what I understand of various cultural habits, it is common to utilize various festive activities to improve emotional morale. These activities should consist of conditions that are agreeable to Miss Robin, so if there is anyone who is aware of what Miss Robin enjoys, please inform me as soon as you can.
I am asking for assistance in planning this gathering... I believe the proper term is 'party'? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as well as refraining from telling Miss Robin about this.
The time and location for this gathering will soon be disclosed.

[Spock lifts his hand in a Ta'al.]
Peace and long life.

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[someone has common sense. Or at least enough common sense to realize it after the matter as opposed to not at all. She's less inclined to give you a spinal rearrangement, but only by a slim margin.]

Captain... Jim....

I believe I made a mistake. Perhaps it is irreparable.

Spock doesn't waste any time... he closes the connection immediately and heads over to the cafe.

His eyes scan the area for Marco.]

_{[ Even with Spock's logical and somewhat pessimistic attitude, this
didn't sound like him either. He felt that twinge of worry down the line of
their bond, and his face grew serious. ]}

What's wrong Spock? Come on, you can tell me.

[The Vulcan suddenly looks nervous.]

I did not think... Jim, I did not lock the information from Robin. I believe she is quite upset that revealed her emotional disposition to the public.

[she is there, too, extremely well hidden but watching. A cafe is better than nothing but there are still other ears than hers. Why is she fond of such idiots]

Oh jesus...

_{[ He sighed, and really should have thought about it, but yeah this
was a consideration. Spock hadn't said why she was upset, but clearly it
wasn't something she felt like discussing openly if she was having this
reaction. ]}

Well, I don't blame you for trying to make her feel better, and I give you credit for not saying what she's upset about. But not everyone enjoys talking about what's bothering them openly either, especially if it's really personal to them. If she's upset, you should apologize to her. I'm sure she has to realize you were just trying to make her feel better.

[Marco has his usual green tea, and if he looks like he's going to duck under the table at any moment to protect his family jewels, well, there's a perfectly logical explanation for that.]

[Have a ~~twitchy~~ nervous wave, Spock.]

[Spock sits, folding his hands calmly on the table.... but he looks worried.]

This situation is rather... new to me. What do you suggest I do in reparation?

[reparation? Interesting question as words could not be unspoken. She wonders what Marco will say--if anything. Or if he will make it worse.]

Do you believe that something as simple as an apology will suffice? I fear that it will not be enough.

[Yeah, Spock is starting to feel bad.]

It's all you really can do Spock. You apologize, and then you just have to let her work the rest out. I think your heart was in the right place, but... we all make mistakes.

This has come at a rather... inopportune time, considering the trial that we both faced together recently.
[She was his wife for crying out loud. He should have learned something. Though really, this wouldn't be made easier, no matter when it happened.]

I see. I must admit, I am ...nervous. [Not something he feels often.]

[He rubs the back of his neck. Damn, he doesn't do well in a panic, and he needs to calm down. Breathe.]

Mah...

It may be best to tell her yourself you meant well, but phrased it poorly, eh? I think she'll understand.

[Marco still blames himself. He's not great at human things, but he usually tries to bridge the gap a little better than that. So as far as he's concerned, the failure was on his own end.] Robin warned -- asked me, once before to be more careful about what I said to my friends. I hadn't thought to pass the caution on though, so I do believe that fault is mine.

I'm just hoping getting every flower in the area and making a trail of them will appease some of her other senses, eh.

It's all you can do.

_{[ He knew the wife feeling. Katniss had almost been his, and at times
those feelings still cropped up. ]}

You can't control how other people react or feel, Spock. You just have to roll with it.

[Spock hesitates....]

Should the party... still take place? Or should I leave that up to her discretion?

See how she feels about it first. She may come around to the idea, but having it anyway will just piss her off more.

Agreed.

I will... speak with her.

[Spock hesitates...]

You never did tell me of your experience with Miss Katniss. [Because that has totally been on Spock's mind.]

Secrecy comes difficult to me these days. The fine lines.

I err too much on the side of caution and then people don't know everything they need to about Blackbeard, or Chameleone, or the Malnosso, or who knows what else.

But too open goes against my grain as well and presents a whole set of different dangers.

[His mind is racing to do damage control. To figure out Robin's mindset, how to help it, how to ease it. She must feel raw and exposed, and Marco knew all too well the pain of that. What it was like having the whole world see your deepest darkest fear, your worst moments, and the compounded fear of who might use it for what.]

[Robin, Marco, Spock, they were all alike in that way. Lone survivors of catastrophic events, with only nakama to rely on -- and even that was tricky.]

Let me ask you something. You consider Robin a friend, but do you consider her nakama? Like one of your crewmates? If so, I suggest telling her that.

[The biggest problem for Robin was feeling alone. Alone when she'd been alone for so long. When the people who were fighting off her loneliness "now" couldn't remember her. And to feel alone in facing that was truly a terrible thing.]

It is one thing to try to cheer up a friend, but to protect a nakama... [A shrug.] I am not sure how her crew is though. They are considerably smaller than mine, so she might feel only Luffy can decide such a thing. But if you explain you wanted to help her as a nakama, I think she'll understand.

_{[ He nearly choked. ]}

What? Why is that coming up?!

[Spock's brow furrows as he considers Marco's words.]

Miss Robin is my friend... and considering what has happened between us I have begun to think of her as family. [Because Spock has few friends, and fewer family now.]

So yes, I consider her nakama.

[Spock goes silent.
He realizes now that he has thoroughly betrayed her trust, and have exposed her privacy, and concept that Vulcans hold to dearly. When Spock looks at Marco again, he is resolved.]

No matter what the consequences are from this incident, I will remain Robin's friend. And if it takes my entire stay here in Luceti to regain her trust, then so be it.
[Spock breaths...] However, the first step would be to apologise to her...

[A meeting that he is starting to anticipate with a not-so-good feeling.]

I have told you of my experiences, is not reciprocation part of friendship?

[smirk.]

You told me squat about your experiences!

[Spock doesn't pout, but it's a near thing.]

Is this a discussion you would rather not have?

It's not that - but don't tell me lies. You didn't tell me anything, you jerk.

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