The Aftermath

[logical_hobgoblin]

Spock is not pleased.

Pike is not pleased.

There might not be yelling, but the silence is deafening.

Spock has been decontaminated and taken out of the suit, but he's still locked behind an airtight barrier to ensure he's not still able to infect anyone else with whatever it is he came into contact with on the planet. So far, he's not exhibiting any symptoms, but it's unknown whether that's due to humanoid biology, or Vulcanoid biology, or because the virus is ineffectual in an oxygen atmosphere.

Despite all the people poking and prodding at him, he's still working away silently on his PADD, filling out reports. He might as well make use of his time.

Comments

[logical_hobgoblin]

"How do you suggest that I fit in, then? Generally, the best way to fit in is to be cohesive with one's coworkers. I have not achieved this."

[theoriginalcaptain]

"That... we're still working on, but I can tell you, changing who you are isn't going to work in the long run."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"Given that I have no logical solution at this time, I will defer to your judgment." Spock only hopes that some sort of solution will be reached before his internship here is over and he's forced to solve things on his own again.

[theoriginalcaptain]

"We'll figure something, don't worry." He glances at his chronometer just then, and gets up from his chair. Looks like this dinner date has come to an end. "Unfortunately, it won't be tonight, I have to be up for a conference call in six hours."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"My apologies for taking an undue amount of your time, Captain." He stands, as well, leaving the rest of his martini on the desk. He's still not sure what to make of it. "The conversation was enlightening."

He'll consider himself excused and head for the door, though he pauses when he reaches it. "Would you like me to take the chair with me now?" He does, after all, have the strength to haul the sturdy thing down to the science labs without assistance.

[theoriginalcaptain]

"No, that's okay, someone from operations is due to pick it up and install it before you start your shift. But if it's not there in the morning, let me know and I'll take care of it."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"I am certain it will be there, Captain." After all, it's a simple enough task. Even the least-capable person on this crew (who would still be a fairly capable person) could complete the task. The trick is for them to get there before Spock arrives, which Spock realizes is unlikely to happen, since he gets there much earlier than his shift actually starts.

But the captain did stipulate that it would be there at shift-start, so that also does not pose a problem. Unless the person responsible for installing it will mind Spock's presence.

Regardless...

"Good night, Captain." He inclines his head politely, clasps his hands behind his back, and strides out of the room. He may do more research on the martini before he sleeps.