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[of_gothos]

Why, it's nearly enough to make me wish I hadn't retired. And to think Captain Kirk called himself peaceful.

((OoC: Spoilers possible in comments -- Trelane is all too happy to offer his opinions on the events of the film. Tagging on other subjects is also welcome. ♥))

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[captainpike]

[Absolutely no fun. There's regulations about that sort of thing.]

Battle isn't glorious or something to be glorified. [Pike has seen enough of battle. He doesn't want to see anymore.]

[of_gothos]

Honestly, it's as if some kind of false modesty is required of officers in your fleet. I swear I shan't tell a single soul of your storied history.

[captainpike]

We've tried to grow behind wars, tried to get along with other races and species across the galaxy. The Klingons have been the most difficult, they seem to enjoy war... [pointed look at Trelane as if to say not unlike you]

[of_gothos]

Oh, really, it's in your very nature to fight. Cover it with as many pretty words as you like, it's still true. [He would be flattered to be compared to such warlike beings if he weren't already so enamored of mankind, dear Captain.]

<3's your Trelane so much

[captainpike]

That doesn't make it any less wrong. Why are you so eager to hear of killing and death? Surely there are more important things in life.

but not as much as I adore your Pike. ♥

[of_gothos]

Oh? [A pause. He's giving your comment the consideration it deserves, look!] I honestly can't think of a single one.

:D he is a bit rusty though rewatching the menagerie helped

[captainpike]

[Pike persists] What about friendship? Love and caring about other people? Or art and music? Exploration? [Anything?]

he's lovely. rewatching is always fun!

[of_gothos]

Ah, but music isn't nearly as interesting without warfare. Why, the most thrilling are the ballads composed to commemorate gallant acts of combat! And attempts to win the hand of a fair maiden!

mun is rewatching the series from the beginning, only one away from Trelane's ep

[captainpike]

That isn't the only music... Like I said, glorifying battle is not putting any truth into it. It's only stories built on fiction.

[eyeing the instrument] Do you play?

ooh, neat! TNG's next on my list, but I pull up random TOS episodes every week or so.

[of_gothos]

Certainly. [Here, he'll demonstrate for you.] But doesn't the thought of settling things, man-to-man make your blood run swiftly?

[captainpike]

[Hm. That's not bad for an antique. Pike is quiet, listening for a moment before replying.]

Fighting for sport, not to kill someone, that can be considered a sport I will grant you.

[ooc: mun has always considered herself a trekkie but I cannot honestly say I've seen every TOS episode. Since they are all on Netflix right now, why not seen them all? :)]

[of_gothos]

Then you're missing the climax! What's so horrible about death? It's all about who's strong enough to come out the victor.

((OoC: I used to watch TOS after school, so I've seen every episode a few times XD Haven't sat down and rewatched most of 'em in a while, though. It's cool how available all of the series are now.))

[captainpike]

The part where someone loses their life. That's no laughing matter, that's serious. [Pike is anything if not serious.] The strongest don't always come out on top either.

[of_gothos]

Why of course they do! Whoever wins is the better man, it's the way things work.

[captainpike]

How do you figure that? [arms crossed] Sometimes whoever wins is the bigger bully and not the better man.