[Spock maintains contact with Jim's 'hand' for only a moment before hastily letting go..]
My apologies Captain... this venture was not a good idea. I am not ready...
[Spock and Jim are now in physical forms, standing next to the 'garden'. Spock's eyes are sad, and his movements suggest agitation.]
I thought I could prevent you from seeing this. Though perhaps I should explain. [Spock takes a breath and does not look at this Captain's face.] Every Vulcan child is encouraged to choose an image in which to retain and maintain their mental connections. This was once a close approximation of my mother's garden... she was very fond of gardening.
...Every Vulcan shares a link with the planet and each other. It is usually not a significant connection, but considering the number of casualties, it left the survivors quite a bit to contend with....and I am ashamed to say that my mind...not being fully Vulcan...is having...trouble adjusting to the loss. [Spock seems to be very interested in the ground...]
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My apologies Captain... this venture was not a good idea. I am not ready...
[Spock and Jim are now in physical forms, standing next to the 'garden'. Spock's eyes are sad, and his movements suggest agitation.]
I thought I could prevent you from seeing this. Though perhaps I should explain. [Spock takes a breath and does not look at this Captain's face.] Every Vulcan child is encouraged to choose an image in which to retain and maintain their mental connections. This was once a close approximation of my mother's garden... she was very fond of gardening.
...Every Vulcan shares a link with the planet and each other. It is usually not a significant connection, but considering the number of casualties, it left the survivors quite a bit to contend with....and I am ashamed to say that my mind...not being fully Vulcan...is having...trouble adjusting to the loss.
[Spock seems to be very interested in the ground...]