Is it hot in here, or is it just me?

[logical_hobgoblin]

The sandstorm seemed to come out of the blue, a sudden gust of wind that turned into a maelstrom of dust and particles that blocked visibility and made breathing difficult. It hit while the party was scattered, Spock and McCoy scouting for life forms, Kirk and the others... unknown, at this point.

The storm lasts for two hours, but it's enough to bury them and their makeshift shelter of a tarp under two feet of sand, so Spock digs them out, pushing up until he breaks back out into dusty air. "Are you well, Doctor?"

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[logical_hobgoblin]

He will not sigh. Sighing is a sign of exasperation. Exasperation is an emotion. He will not sigh.

"It is the most logical option, Doctor. You are more susceptible to the heat as you are not adapted to survive in this type of desert climate." Though, Spock does not realistically expect that McCoy will listen to him, especially now that he does not have a tricorder. Apparently, that somehow makes him less correct? He doesn't understand the logic behind it, but he suspects it is an inherently emotional gesture.

"In addition, I do not expect you to 'sit on your ass'. I expect you to take all measures to contact the Enterprise while I am otherwise occupied. Dividing our attentions in this manner would be beneficial, as it will optimize our success rates with both."

[therealmccoy_1701]

To hell with you and your logic, Spock!

"Even if I did agree with you, which I don't, there ain't that many places I could seek shelter in. Do you see something other than sanddunes around? 'Cause I don't."

[logical_hobgoblin]

"That would be the purpose of searching, Doctor," Spock replies with that serene patience of his that he knows tends to infuriate people. Especially McCoy. It's not deliberate, really.

[therealmccoy_1701]

"I hate you."

There's no real fire behind that. Even Spock should be able to pick up on it being said out of annoyance rather than hatred. But he also sounds tired. Heat is already getting to him, despite what he says.

[logical_hobgoblin]

"Then let us find shelter for you so you may get rid of me, at least for a time."

Spock takes his tricorder back, adjusting the settings to look for geological formations rather than life signs. "There may be a rocky outcropping three kilometers from here." Spock nods in the direction. For now, all they need is shade. They have a cover that will provide protection from the wind, but it's not enough to keep McCoy out of direct heat. Spock will search for water as he looks for signs of the captain.

One step at a time.