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[dow]

Greetings. I am Commander Spock of the USS Enterprise, a Starfleet contingent of the United Federation of Planets. I understand that we are temporally isolated as well as spatially displaced and that this is not a subdivision of any one possible multiverse, neither a pocket dimension of any one universe, but a unique quantum singularity linking many and each possible variation thereof. If others here have scientific findings of this nature, I pre-emptively extend my gratitude in the event of any information being divulged.

[ AKA pls share ur theories. He's not human, in case anyone with eyes and ears missed the blatant memo staring them in the face, the approximation of what would happen were a dollop of raw science and a great jawline to get mixed with an elf in a blender. Spock pauses thoughtfully, glancing away, and a single slender brow arches when he looks back; there are likely a great deal of customs to be observed from numerous new species and races, none of which he seeks to offend. ]

It has been brought to my attention that this is not my first foray into Keeliai. While I would request that you exert a measure of patience with my ... freshly acquired outlook, you will find me amenable to revisiting former acquaintances. [ Again he hesitates, though this time it comes across as more of an amendment. If you've been hanging out with his BFF, prepare to explain why, how and to what end. ] Similarly, I wish to meet with any and all allies of Captain James T. Kirk at their earliest convenience.

All remaining Starfleet personnel are to submit a fully comprehensive report effective immediately regarding their time here. Audio will suffice, given the circumstances.

[ And off goes the feed. ]

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[dow]

[ Hm. Time to type then. ]

Yes. If the viewscreen is not broken and you are before it, may I inquire as to which manner of life-form I am speaking?

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[wintershepherd]

[ The first word is all that registers for a moment and Jack leans back in his seat with a gusted breath of relief, the instinct far outweighing the lack of lung function. Baby Tooth chirps at him from her place across the room and he flashes her a winsome smile. ]

It's okay, someone important to a friend just came back.

[ and then back to text: ]

1. I'm a spirit
2. you can't see me because you don't believe I'm real
3. yes it'a magic and yes that's real too
4. I agree those are dumb rules to have to live with!

okay how'd I do?

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[dow]

Magic is an inconstant definition pertaining to a variety of undisclosed techniques. There is always methodology.

[ Pausing, he types quickly a moment later. ]

My people understand that the essence of a person may be preserved in their katra when they die. This is the core of a living spirit, a pure center. If desired, it may be passed on to another or an ark.

Are you such a spirit without a vessel?

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack reads that with a "bwah" expression before shaking his head and typing again. ]

if magic is always inconsistent doesn't that mean it's constant?
never mind don't answer that.
it kind of sounds like you're talking about a soul I guess?
I'm not like that, I have a body. how do you think I can type?
I'm going to import some spirits to your guys world you really need the boost.
you can have the May queen if you want.

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[dow]

As you own sentience but are evidently intangible, I cannot yet deduce the manner of your influence over physical objects without further investigation.

I do not need to believe you are real. That you are is a fact by liberty of your self-awareness.

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[wintershepherd]

I think you tried to compliment me just now but I really don't know.

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[dow]

It is not a compliment if it is the truth.

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[wintershepherd]

... should probably have mentioned I'm a guy. just so you're aware.

[ Because he's like 90% sure that's been used as a pick up line for a lot of years. ]

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[dow]

[ What is even happening HE DOESN'T FOLLOW. ]

I considered your sex inconsequential. Is there a greater purpose to it that influences your tangibility?

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[wintershepherd]

uh. no. just putting the info out there. for reference or something. okay let's start over.
Hi Spock it's nice to meet you. my name is Jack.

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[dow]

You are excessively erratic.

Hello, Jack.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Erraticism aside, Jack can't help but smile at the conversation. ]

yeah I get that a lot. kind of goes with the theme.
you're a lot less freaked out by people saying you've been here before.

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[dow]

If you believe my time would be better spent walking the streets wailing, I will do so.

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[wintershepherd]

careful that's a lot of sarcasm in one text
Jim didn't say you were a funny guy

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[dow]

I am sincere. Vulcans do not lie.

[ But he's only sincere because he knows he's right, so. Pick and choose, toe the line. ]

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[asouthron]

Well this certainly brings back memories.

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[wintershepherd]

[ Jack gratefully switches back to voice though he sounds... a little whiny. ]

Hey Doctor McCoy. If snowballs are what it's going to take for him to see me, please tell me now.

[ His tone also indicates he wants this answer to be yes. ]

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[jirk]

[Cheerfully,]

I'll film it! You know, for posterity's sake.

[... which begs the question...]

Do you even show up on camera?

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[wintershepherd]

[ Mouth open for a moment... ]

... I have no idea. Never tried it.

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[jirk]

Smells like a science fair project to me.

[Come do science with him, tiny icebro. They can use it to troll other people.]

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[wintershepherd]

[ His mind is exactly in the same place. Think of all the pranks. ]

Just say when and I'll be there!

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[jirk]

Next week? I couldn't dream of occupying you during Halloween. There's gotta be a spirit for that, right? And I bet you're big with the trick-or-treaters.

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[wintershepherd]

Two, mostly. She goes by Jack too and her grandpa, they're probably the most "recognizable" pair for Halloween.

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[jirk]

Learn something new every day, huh.

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[wintershepherd]

That's the general motto, yep. Maybe I'll tell you about them sometime and then you can add a little magic to those all-science-no-fun people of yours.