voice-testing. also, spoilers.

[exponentially]

I am obliged to remind you that this endeavor is likely doomed to failure. The odds are overwhelmingly not in your favor. You are human and I am-- not. At least, not enough to entirely matter in this case. We do not think alike.

My reaction to Jim's death was not usual for me. You know this. He is-- different, and will always be different.

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[logistical]

Yet they will make the attempt.

[exponentially]

A very human sort of tenacity.

[logistical]

Indeed. I have not yet found a suitable way to dissuade them.

[exponentially]

Offering suggestions, then, would be futile. You no doubt chose the same methods that I myself would.

[logistical]

You would be correct. I am uncertain what other avenues are available; it seems our crew members have as high of a success rate in this endeavour as we do.

[exponentially]

Undoubtedly. While they are resourceful, I would not expect other members of the crew to succeed in this matter where we have failed.

As I am new to this experience, however, advice would be greatly appreciated.

[logistical]

[A faint smirk. Yes, he is hands down the smartest, but not always the wisest, as this Spock has come to learn by being aboard the Enterprise.]

Do not expect their logic to be sound - it rarely is. Adapt: negotiation and compromise are preferable to direct opposition. In my experience, success has been the result of a clear plan executed with precision. [He didn't get the Enterprise, but he got Jim, and he considers that a victory.]

[exponentially]

Sound advice, and not unexpected given our greatest strengths. I will keep it in mind, as I do not believe she intends to release me any time in the near future.

[logistical]

[The barest of nods, and the Vulcan salute.]

Good luck.

[exponentially]

[ he returns the salute with a brief nod. ]

And to you.

[slapdash]

[ OH. ]

"Different", you say?

[exponentially]

Yes. You are my friend, are you not?

[slapdash]

Well, yeah. Of course I am.

And you're mine, right?

[ Because this totally isn't an awkward conversation after... all that. ]

[exponentially]

Of course. Though I have relatively minimal experience in the matter. [ so be patient. ] Still, I have no doubts about how I.. feel.. after latest events.

[slapdash]

[ Jim isn't the most patient of people but he's willing to make an exception for Spock. ]

Are you... okay with those feelings?

[exponentially]

They are new and I do not believe that I am entirely prepared for them, but I would not give them up, either. To do so would be a disservice to both of us.

[slapdash]

[ Kirk smiles at that. ]

Gotta admit, I'm glad to hear that.

And don't worry about being unprepared for it. This is the kind of thing that works better if you just... let it happen, you know?

[exponentially]

[ :| ] No, Jim, I do not know. [ vulcan for most of his life, remember? ] I do not have much experience indulging my human half.

[slapdash]

[ Cue eyeroll. Ugh. Stupid sassy Vulcan. Thanks for ruining the moment. B( ]

Okay, then. I'll make sure that you do.

[exponentially]

[ admit it, the sass kind of grows on you. ]

I am uncertain whether to be grateful or wary.

[slapdash]

[ Only when he's doing it to someone else. Then Jim finds it hilarious. ]

Try being both. A lot of humans feel like that.

[emboldened]

Endeavor to play a guy like you? Whoever that might be needs all the luck in the world, but sounds like it's going pretty good so far.

Different, Spock?

[exponentially]

I would ask you not to encourage her, Captain.

Do you not believe so? I do not react in that manner to simply anyone.

[emboldened]

Why's that? It's nice to see you out and about, Mr. Spock.

[ A bit of a grin plays across his lips, and he gives the Vulcan a bit of an eyebrow raise. ] You do know how to make a guy feel special, don't you.

[exponentially]

I am of greater use on the Enterprise.

[ please. let him show you how to loft an eyebrow. ] I was simply stating a fact.

[emboldened]

As am I, but we can't be cooped up there forever.

[ alright, alright, he defers to your eyebrow raising expertise, pointy. ] It's alright.

Thanks for everything. For saving my life. Helping, anyway.

[exponentially]

You have enjoyed your experiences in this place, then.

[ ugh you and your annoying nicknames :| ] .. It should not have come to that in the first place. [ he doesn't know how to deal with feels. ]

[emboldened]

So far so good. People are interesting to talk to. So far it hasn't been much, kind of looking for a more...interesting home away from home, if you know what I mean.

[ it's affectionate, not derogatory. when it's coming from bones it's derogatory. ]

We were going to die anyway if I hadn't done what I did. "The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few," remember? If I could have saved everyone else's life, I would have. And I did. I don't regret it.

[exponentially]

[ both brows lift at that. ] You wish to be sent to a 'game'. I must advise against such a thing, C-- Jim.

[ don't remind him. he should have been able to think of something, anything to avoid the situation altogether. ] No. Even so, I will do everything in my power to keep that from happening again.

[emboldened]

Eventually. Something a bit more exciting. Something fun. Why would you advise against that?

[ There's honestly nothing that could have happened differently, at least, that's what Jim feels, and he's made his piece with exactly what happened. ] Good to know, Spock. Why don't you just accept my gratitude and we'll make it even?

[unkindness]

They will still try, despite the dissimilarities. Humans are...persistent.

[t_pol]

Humans may have been aware that it would not work. They are ruled by there emotion and seem to do what they believe is right.

Why is this Jim different? Is he a associate of yours?