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[nerve_pincher]

To suggest I "cheated" when consulting my counterpart implies the existence of rules governing interactions with and knowledge of alternate realities. No such rules exist, therefore no rules were broken.

I agree that his decision not to interfere with the current timeline is a logical one; however we both seem to have reached the conclusion that exceptions can be made. It seems likely that in both cases, this is due to Jim's influence.

Furthermore, I must object to your wish to "mash" Lieutenant Uhura and myself together in the manner of children's dolls. We require no external assistance.

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[defusing]

That's quite a loophole you both found, sir.

[Trying not to laugh at that last part though.]

[nerve_pincher]

There is no loophole, Doctor Marcus.

[Translation: What's the point of having all those regulations memorized if you can't use them to your advantage when you need to?]

[defusing]

Not technically. I think that some people may still consider it one although I don't believe they'll complain.

[verycold_inspace]

[Another Vulcan and wasn't this Kirk's right hand man?]

Mash? Now, why would your mundane wish to do such a thing? [Amusement. Yes, there is some there.]

[nerve_pincher]

[Have a steady, calculating look.] I am told it has something to do with "shipping", unrelated to the transport of goods from one location to another.

[t_pol]

That may not have been the case, if the information that you needed to obtain was important in any situation. However the possibility of changing your timeline may not be plausible since it has not been proved.

[She gave him a curios glance at the last part]

[nerve_pincher]

Given that my timeline has already been irrevocably altered from its original course, I calculate that my consultation should have no negative long-term effects, beyond the norm for any given choice.

[2ndchances]

Wait. You two talked?

What? How? Uh, shouldn't the universe be imploding right about now? Uh, before. Earlier. When you two talked.

Spock. [An explanation would be so nice, Commander...]

[nerve_pincher]

Captain.

I have spoken with my counterpart on more than one occasion. Our co-existence in the same reality has not caused a universe-ending paradox; the likelihood that our interaction would cause one is minimal.

[notyet_captain]

I know it isn't my place to talk out of turn, sir, but....mashed?

[nerve_pincher]

That is the word she chose. I believe she used it to reference a kind of childhood game she once played; the metaphor for which is inaccurate, given that the Lieutenant and I are not inanimate objects.

[emboldened]

Pretty sure that is cheating. I don't have another me to go off and ask what I should do in any given situation. Not fair that you've got someone.

[ 'mashing' Uhura and Spock together like toys, though that's funny. you get a snort out of that. ]

No external assistance, huh? What is that even like?

[nerve_pincher]

I am certain that should you ever require his assistance, he would be willing to give it.

[Just have a Look, Kirk.]

You may have to be more specific, Captain.

[slapdash]

[ He makes a face at the mental image of Spock and Uhura "mashing" together in any sense (it was already beyond uncomfortable to be included in their relationship problems, he didn't want to think about what they got up to... together).

But he shakes that thought away, not wanting to go there, again.

He focuses on the other bit, Spock talking to Old Spock (as Jim liked to call him, in all fondness). ]

So, do you like him? The other you?

[nerve_pincher]

[Just... have a raised eyebrow.]

Given that we are genetically identical, with similar patterns of thought, I believe it is irrelevant whether I "like" him or not.

[A brief pause.]

He is...very wise. Recognizing the irony inherent in the statement, I aspire to one day obtain such wisdom.

[unkindness]

There is the Temporal Prime Directive, however I do not recall if it has any bearing on the issue of multiple realities.

[...not that Seven cares about the Temporal Prime Directive all that much.]

His very presence would interfere, would it not?

[As for the mashing, she is so not going there. It is irrelevant.]

[nerve_pincher]

Indeed, the mere fact of his presence in the new timeline has already altered events to such an extent that the Temporal Prime Directive would appear to have no further bearing on the situation.

[Technicalities.]

[zunarjayfive]

[Funny, the cat sitting on the floor looks like he's paying attention while Spock is talking.]

[nerve_pincher]

[Spock raises an eyebrow at the cat, but says nothing.]

[polyglot]

They want to what?

[nerve_pincher]

[He knows she heard correctly - her phrase is more an expression of her outrage. He's learning, see?]

I did point out that treating us as inanimate objects existing solely for purposes of entertainment is in direct violation of several Federation laws.

[uhurajustuhura]

My mun considers making the move to consult your counterpart completely pointless.



I'm sorry... mash?

[Really, Spock? Really?]

[nerve_pincher]

It may not have made a difference, in the end, but at the time I felt it was logical to make use of all available resources.

"Mash" is the word she used - I am unclear as to the details but it does seem somewhat unpleasant.

[lovesthechair]

I'm not sure I heard a 'thank you' in there.

[nerve_pincher]

It is unclear yet whether thanks are warranted in this case.