Logic has nothing to do with test drives

[tpol]

So you admit that this is illogical. This is a very good first step. Realize your limitations, embrace your strengths.

I am not here to be 'fun.' I have duties to my people and to the Enterprise. We would all be better served if you allowed me to return to those.

[But this is the Enterprise!]

It is not my ship, nor my time. Being there is a possible negative temporal confluence that could result in vast disruptions.

I do not see any safe way for this to proceed.

[Since when was safe ever fun?]

You sound like Captain Archer.

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[nonmaleficence]

I would not attempt appeals through logic. These creatures are incredibly emotion-driven.

However, my own attempts at 'being incredibly boring' were met with equivalent delight, so I cannot recommend you try to ignore them, either.

[tpol]

It is illogical that she would enjoy both my involvement and my lack of it. I begin to believe these creatures defy any sense of order at all.

[nonmaleficence]

Regrettably possible, yes. Mine was 'incredibly happy' to see you, despite neither actively seeking out your presence or indulging in your source material for some time.

At least your new location bears some resemblance to your old? Can you not do an equal amount of productive work there?

[tpol]

Please help contain the reaction of the writer, I see no reason for undue excitement.

At this time it is a future version of my own world, yes.

[nonmaleficence]

I will do what I can. [A mildly mortified pause.] I have myself had difficulty with emotional control, however. So I can make no promises.

Then if you are to be transferred, you should at the very least be familiar with the environs, the laboratories and so on.

Although, occasionally I have noticed that writers' primary interest is in creating chaos for us. [o( So maybe there's more to this shift than just wanting T'Pol in a different location, huh.]

[captainpike]

[Captain Archer? The Enterprise? Hm.]

You fear for your safety?

[tpol]

I find little to fear from her, she seems generally benign. But it was a sentiment I have hear often enough from Captain Archer.

[captainpike]

Surely not THE Captain Archer? Of the first starship Enterprise?

[As if there could be two. Pike's never met a female Vulcan before, only his science officer.]

[tpol]

That is precisely who I am referring to; and yes we are crew on the Federation Starship Enterprise. I do not know of any other in service at this time.

[captainpike]

I don't doubt that. But there will be, eventually.

[Introductions were in order.] Captain Christopher Pike, USS Enterprise 1701.

[pathfromdarknesstogrey]

And my mun just made an inarticulate sound at the fact that you're being written-for.

[tpol]

Perhaps your mun would benefit from a trip to the medical bay, such a reaction does not sound healthy.

[nuclear_wessel]

[Chekov smiled at the Vulcan.]

Are you afraid that your mundane will make you have fun?

[tpol]

I do not believe our forms of enjoyment stem from the same topics.

[nuclear_wessel]

You are a Vulcan, yes? Then, you enjoy meditation and blocking emotions out like most? [Because that was what Spock did.]

[tpol]

Enjoy? Meditation and the control of emotions are part of our nature and culture. Enjoyment does not enter into it.

[nuclear_wessel]

Well, I meant that it is something that is part of your culture. [He is trying here.] Do Vulcans even know what fun means?

[bornofbloodandbattle]

At times there are no simple and safe routes. Most are dangerous and illogical at best.

[tpol]

It is not my own safety, this human does not have the same strength endurance or intellect that Vulcans do. This could be beyond her skills.

[bornofbloodandbattle]

Then let it be so!

[The Cimmerian's voice boomed out in obvious annoyance towards her feelings towards her mundane.]

One cannot better themselves without facing adversity, no matter how large or small. It is in the nature of humans to either overcome or die.

[tpol]

[And she looks at him flatly, with no expression or reaction.]

The latter is what I was trying to avoid, I was sent to understand humans and work with them. This is not the ideal balance to establish.

[tasha_yar]

"My mun is crafting something. Apparently your mun realizes this can't end well for us."

[tpol]

"It comes as no surprise, given what this writer knows of that one. I believe it would be a difficult potential connection."

[tasha_yar]

"Something like that. She's keeping it from me, which is frustrating." The tone says this is not something new. "I don't do 'connections' well."

[tpol]

"I would advise you engage her in conversation directly, it may be more effective. Unless the subject matter is highly sensitive. I am told that could be more problematic."