possibly re-apping at Bete Noire; third time's the charm, right?

[always_shall_be]

You will no doubt understand that I do not share your enthusiasm in this endeavor. As you have already made up your mind, it would be illogical to protest, and yet I must admit to a sense of what I believe you humans call trepidation.

[Get to the point, Spock.]

Have you fully considered the consequences of your proposed plan of action?

[aka considering taking him from just before Amok Time.]

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[kurugaya_neesan]

What are you, then, if you aren't human?

[always_shall_be]

I am Vulcan.

[kurugaya_neesan]

I've never heard of that before.

[always_shall_be]

That is not surprising. [After all, the question of his species wouldn't have been asked otherwise.]

[kurugaya_neesan]

I was asking for an explanation. What makes a Vulcan different from a human?

[always_shall_be]

There was no question in your previous statement. [Vulcans: logical assholes.] As for the matter of the difference between Vulcans and Humans, there are many physiological differences. Vulcan blood is copper-based, and therefore green. Vulcan ears are pointed. The internal anatomy of a Vulcan differs from that of a Human, most notably in the placement of the heart. The most striking difference, however, lies in the Vulcan propensity for logic, and the absence of Human emotion.

[kurugaya_neesan]

It is not possible to ask without putting it in the form of a question?

[Not that it really matters one way or the other. His statement was technically correct.]

If you don't have emotions, how would you feel "trepidation"? It sounded like you just don't have a word for it.

[can_fall_no_lower]

Humans rarely consider the consequences of their actions, no matter how insane the action in question is. [His eyes shift from black and reflective like mirrors to a disdainful red for a moment as he says it.]

[always_shall_be]

That is indeed the case.

[can_fall_no_lower]

Are all the mundanes here going to be human? [It's a casual question, but his eyes darken to red-brown at the thought.]

[always_shall_be]

That is most likely.

[can_fall_no_lower]

[Siiigh.] For a place that connects so many universes, d_m is rather monospecies most of the time.

[always_shall_be]

Does this surprise you?

[can_fall_no_lower]

As I had never left my planet before today and the only species we ever contacted was humanity - once and long ago at that - I suppose it's accurate to say I'm disappointed. I was hoping to meet a wider variety of beings.

[always_shall_be]

Perhaps in due time you shall.

[can_fall_no_lower]

Perhaps. But most games still contain a massive human majority over other species. Finding one that's more balanced seems to be harder than I had anticipated.

[always_shall_be]

The game to which I am to be sent contains a relatively low number of humans. [Although vampires probably technically count as humans, which skews the data back in favor of humans.]

[can_fall_no_lower]

Hmm. Perhaps I can convince my mun to look into it. They do take OCs, after all, and that wasn't the case or her first go-to options.

[always_shall_be]

There are a fair number of original characters in the game at present.

[[and if you decide to app, I'd be happy to pass a few tips along for the app itself; the past few times I apped Spock I had to drop him due to RL stuff, but he has at least managed to get in |'D]]

[can_fall_no_lower]

I see. That sounds promising.

[[Oh god yes tips would be amazing. Thank you so so much. <3]]

[pointy_eared_vulcan]

It has been my experience that humans are incapable of fully considering the consequences of any plan of action.

[always_shall_be]

Were I given to such displays of emotion, I might despair at the thought.

[pointy_eared_vulcan]

Is it fortunate then for both our sakes that you are not.

Would it be appropriate for me to inquire into this concerning plan of action?

[always_shall_be]

Fortunate indeed. [He pauses - hesitates, almost.] It is not a matter I wish to discuss.

[pointy_eared_vulcan]

[ Are their reactions always so obvious? He must remember that, in the future. ]

As you wish. ...Have you had the opportunity to publish any papers recently?

[always_shall_be]

I have not. Nor, I believe, shall I have the opportunity in the foreseeable future.

[pointy_eared_vulcan]

That is indeed unfortunate. I assume this inability is related to the matter you do not wish to discuss?

[always_shall_be]

That is correct.

[pointy_eared_vulcan]

Understood.

[ Parade rest: it's like slouching for Vulcans ]

This situation severely limits the range of available conversational topics.

[kirk_tng]

I think you'll find, Captain, that muns are less than logical creatures.

[Have an amused, Kirky grin.]

[always_shall_be]

[Have an arched eyebrow in return. It might be surprise. Maybe.]

I am not a captain. [Though he won't deny the possibility that he will be, some day.]

[kirk_tng]

My apologies...Commander?

[always_shall_be]

Apology is unnecessary. You are, I presume, from the future.

[kirk_tng]

I suppose that's one way of putting it.