[ He's just a little odd in general, according to most Humans. He supposes that sort of uniqueness is part and parcel of serving on a starship, however. People rarely join such endeavors because they are sure of their position in the universe. No, it's more likely that they join because they attempting to discover it.
All the same, her pause and her vocalized suspicions only confirm what he has previously suspected: that not everything under the sun has an acceptable equivalent. He'd tested as much on his network post earlier with another term, but the individual hadn't been keen to attempt deciphering it. Pity, that. ]
Perhaps, [ he says, the steady way of his voice giving way to some note of confirmation by means of... Mischief? Surely not. ] The word I am attempting to convey contains no succinct definition. More accurately, it is a concept.
[ He idly traces it out again, contemplative. ] Given its content, I had wondered if our captors might have already given it increased consideration.
[ So yes, it was a test. Toph doesn't mind being tested, but beating around the bush with his response tries her patience. ]
You gonna elaborate or that, or just stand around talking to yourself some more?
[ It's an annoyed question, but a long-suffering one. Toph can tell this is just how he is and would rather he just hurry it up some. She is always an advocate of getting to the point. ]
[ Patience, "young padawan." It was something or other that Human crewmates used to toss about, but Spock refrains from the usage himself. It makes for quite concise internal commentary nonetheless. ]
An adequate explanation often requires adequate context. [ He pauses, the space a stand-in for an indicative gesture, which would have been his choice regardless. One dark brow inches further up. ] For myself, the word is an observance and concept both. For you, it may be closest to the following.
[ He doesn't write it out again, but instead chooses words that might be more immediately translated: meditation, atonement, solitude, silence. He'll expand upon it, after a beat. ]
As you know, defining limitations serves no less purpose than defining capabilities. Practical usage aside, these experiments serve also to underline Aldrip's current ethos.
[ Look, he always attempts to make it worth the wait. Unless he's being an asshole about it on purpose for his own amusement. Hard to say which he prefers. ]
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All the same, her pause and her vocalized suspicions only confirm what he has previously suspected: that not everything under the sun has an acceptable equivalent. He'd tested as much on his network post earlier with another term, but the individual hadn't been keen to attempt deciphering it. Pity, that. ]
Perhaps, [ he says, the steady way of his voice giving way to some note of confirmation by means of... Mischief? Surely not. ] The word I am attempting to convey contains no succinct definition. More accurately, it is a concept.
[ He idly traces it out again, contemplative. ] Given its content, I had wondered if our captors might have already given it increased consideration.
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You gonna elaborate or that, or just stand around talking to yourself some more?
[ It's an annoyed question, but a long-suffering one. Toph can tell this is just how he is and would rather he just hurry it up some. She is always an advocate of getting to the point. ]
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An adequate explanation often requires adequate context. [ He pauses, the space a stand-in for an indicative gesture, which would have been his choice regardless. One dark brow inches further up. ] For myself, the word is an observance and concept both. For you, it may be closest to the following.
[ He doesn't write it out again, but instead chooses words that might be more immediately translated: meditation, atonement, solitude, silence. He'll expand upon it, after a beat. ]
As you know, defining limitations serves no less purpose than defining capabilities. Practical usage aside, these experiments serve also to underline Aldrip's current ethos.
[ Look, he always attempts to make it worth the wait. Unless he's being an asshole about it on purpose for his own amusement. Hard to say which he prefers. ]