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

[theoriginalcaptain]

Quite the contrary, he's doing what any captain should be doing. The ship should fit the crew, not necessarily the other way around.

"I went through the ship's stores, but it doesn't seem as if we have too many Vulcan dishes programmed in, so I hope the food isn't too disappointing." He did, however, make sure to get only vegetarian things for Spock. Pike will be enjoying his replicated steak very much. "Is the Academy any better?"

[logical_hobgoblin]

"Understandably, the majority of meals offered through Academy synthesizers are of Earth origin; however, there are a few Vulcan staples. Primarily, I have noted that Vulcan spice tea and gespar are missing from the selection here."

He does not wish to sound as if he is complaining, though, so he follows it up with some reassurances. "I appreciate the selection of vegetarian meals available. They are satisfactory for my nutritional needs."

[theoriginalcaptain]

"Vulcan spice tea and gespar, noted." He does actually make a note of that before turning to his own food. "They should be programmed in before the end of term."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"It may prove useful, should you acquire any Vulcan crewmembers in the future." Spock says that carefully, just to make sure it's clear that he's not expecting anything for himself. He is fine with things as they are. Pike has done enough for him already.

[theoriginalcaptain]

"I'm certainly hoping more Vulcans follow your example and join Starfleet, not just resign themselves to lives as ambassadors. If they have anything approaching your scientific aptitude, they'd be very useful on a starship."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"No Vulcan in the history of our education system has ever declined acceptance to the Vulcan Science Academy." Spock says that if their record remains unbroken. Technically it does. He doubts they will have accepted his departure as a blight on their record, considering his halfbreed status.

"It is generally considered unthinkable."

[theoriginalcaptain]

"No Vulcan until you, you mean. A new precedent has been set. It wouldn't be the first time Vulcans had changed their minds, though I imagine the change will be very slow." You're Vulcan, Spock, accept it.