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[ The vouchers on offer have been put to good use. Witness one Vulcan wrapped up in a couple of high-neck, long-sleeved sweaters where he sits in front of the screen. There's no way of regulating the temperature as accurately as he could on the Enterprise, so the curtains are also drawn to stave off the encroaching cold and, in the comfort of his own abode, he's donned a thick cardigan that looks like a customized blanket. Winter, nngh. So while Spock looks a lot fluffier, his tone is just as businesslike as usual. ]
Many of the foreign recipes I am familiar with have little bearing on the available ingredients in the market and as such may not be employed here. I would be grateful for suggestions on supplemental dishes and am willing to provide recompense for any assistance provided. On a different note, if there are any individuals with an inclination toward telepathy, I am curious as to whether any of them know where it would be most opportune to try and establish a meld with the turtle. That said, they would be welcome to participate in a psychic foray being made. I was told that this has never been attempted by a great number of minds and find the unexplored concept fascinating.
I am familiar with the weight of a great many consciousnesses and amenable to hosting temporary mental immersion with others.
[ In other words, Spock is happy to be the Red Ranger in a group setting where other minds might need to rely on him for direction or support. He goes on, lifting a hand-written stack of notes off his lap. ]
Ellie, I have compiled more information concerning space and attached a short questionnaire to serve as your homework. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to collect your personalized astronomy file.
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It is a traditional Vulcan salute. Generally speaking, it denotes goodwill.
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You're an alien. [Not upset, just curious, and slightly distrustful.]
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[ Just sayin'. ]
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Telepathy is common, on your planet?
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[Touch-telepathy though, it gives her the advantage in range. While they have something in common, she's also naturally suspicious of others with similar skills, having had too many bad experiences with something in her head.]
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There are other humans with advanced mental capabilities?
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[She says it proudly, defiantly, as though expecting somebody to chime in with some hate-slogan or the other.]
The abilities vary; telepathy isn't rare.
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[Yes.]
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[A short pause, like she's daring anybody to speak against her.]
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There's nothing like us in your universe?
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There are many aliens, but humanity has not yet evolved to the degree of ability which you sport.
[ Except the Augments, but psh they don't count because they were experiments. ]
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Welcome to, or forced to?
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[ Just ask Jim, he thinks. ]
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You'll pardon me if I don't take you at your word.
['Welcome to' usually means 'Do it or we bring hell down on you and your people'.]
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[ With an agreeable nod, because he isn't going to argue the point when she's quite right. ]
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Rictor, you could stand to learn a few things]Very well. I look forward to more information regarding melding with the turtle when you have it.
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That's what dating Uhura gets you.]