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[selfsacrificing]

[ It's a little too late to adhere to that whole non-interference clause of the Prime Directive, being the subject of an alien-napping and all, so here is Spock in all his pointy-eared glory. Looking as straight-faced as possible. Unlike Kirk, he didn't part from their meeting and then drink himself under a table, he stayed up all night watching network conversations and Sciencing. It would be illogical to... wallow, and he refuses to acknowledge that he even has the urge. ] ... Fascinating.

[ For such ancient technology, this thing appears remarkably serviceable. ] Greetings. I am Commander Spock, of the United Federation of Planets. If I understand correctly, then you are my fellow... detainees. [ There, that's politic enough. ] I would like to request information on what is being done with the crashed satellite debris. In return, I may be of some assistance in constructing something useful from it, as I am familiar with this level of technology.

In addition, any information on the turtle itself would be appreciated; the scans I have taken of the creature only tell me so much, and the indigenous people seem... disinclined to reply to my queries.

[ Aaaand he'll just give a sharp nod and the Vulcan Salute on his way out. ]

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[selfsacrificing]

[ Oh no it just gets more and more interesting. He studies the display intensely, and then leans back when it's done. He's already got twenty theories on experimental cognitively controlled technology, things he's seen papers on back home but not yet seen in practice. ] Would you allow me to take a scan of it sometime?

[ Oh. Well that explains the need for meditation and... tentatively, because this is of a more personal nature than many of the appointments he makes, even those today which have been centered around exploring the turtle and--

oh to hell with it: ] Perhaps, if you are interested, I could share Vulcan meditation techniques with you. [ and vice-versa! ]

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[imaginate]

Feel free, but I warn you in advance, it'll be pretty inconclusive. Scanning equipment will just tell you it's a metal ring, and maybe be able to interface with its artificial intelligence.

[Because even he doesn't really know what the ring is made of.

Kyle seems a little surprised at how forward the request is. For somebody this distant. Maybe he just doesn't meet that many people who understand.]

I'd be honoured to learn, and share my knowledge in return. I've encountered several thousand civilisations, something will be of use to you.

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[selfsacrificing]

Very well. [ It's a date!! ] Whenever would be most convenient for you.

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[imaginate]

[Kyle attaches another picture: a map indicating the turtle's head.]

Any time is good for me - you can settle in and then send me a message on the console. Is this a satisfactory location? Or would you prefer indoors?

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[selfsacrificing]

It is acceptable. I have an interest in exploring the turtle's head as well. [ totally going to try to mind-meld with it at some point ok ]

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[imaginate]

[Vulcan salute.]

Live long and prosper.

[And he cuts the feed.]