[ Her state of undress certainly has nothing to do with the island's influence. Kori has no issues with being naked out here at the beach, and she wouldn't be bothered even if it was crowded with people. Luckily there aren't that many Islanders to begin with, and not many of them are out here at this hour, giving them both plenty of quiet and privacy to talk. ]
I'm doing alright. I've found a place to live in, and I've been meeting new people and making friends. What about you? [ She realizes she's never asked before, what with the nature of her first meeting, so— ] How long have you been here on the island?
[ Not that she's felt any difficulty, mind. In fact she looks almost like she belongs here, particularly in her current state, naked and sprawled out on the sun like a happy cat taking a nice nap. ]
Do you have many sexual partners?
[ That probably counts as a personal question, but anyway. ]
Adaptation, in this case, would depend on the individual's mindset. I managed to acclimate simply because I decided early on that this planet would make no logical sense in any form.
[ And that was lucky or he'd be a mess right now.
Anyway, his eyebrow twitches up at the forward question but, hey, is it really that forward in this place? ]
No. I have been with a few only once, yourself included, but there are two on this planet who I have shared multiple sexual encounters with. In my home galaxy, I only share such encounters with my romantic partner.
[ Which is a huge can of worms that he thinks about way too often. ]
I've never seen a place such as this one. I've once been to a planet where many sentient species lived, and one of them was capable of emitting certain chemicals through touch and intimacy that could affect the nature around them, but never a place that worked like this.
[ But then that's why she's sure their current predicament is all due to the Augur running this place, deciding on how and when they'll get things they might want or need. Nothing that's natural to the world itself. ]
Oh, how interesting! Humans are often monogamous, too. It's not so common among my people, though I have had a few monogamous relationships myself.
[ By 'a few' it's probably... one or two, but that's already a lot for her. Especially when she was even engaged at one point, during one of them. ]
I'm curious. And I'm interested. [ No reason not to be candid about that. ] So you have someone back home?
[ His head tilts as she speaks of this apparently-telepathic being. ] Fascinating. [ Indeed.
But as far as her line of questioning is concerned, he can understand that the only drive behind them is that of curiosity. He easily accepts the explanation. ]
Indeed. Lieutenant Nyota Uhura is Chief Communications Officer on the same ship I serve on, the Enterprise. She is human and a remarkable intellectual.
May I ask, what do your people call themselves? I am half-Vulcan and half-Human myself.
[ She's nothing if not honest, and she has no qualms about confessing to him her genuine curiosity, as well as her interest. Though their first meeting wasn't exactly ideal, it was very pleasurable. She would like to revisit that. ]
I'm sorry that you're kept away from her while you're here.
[ She understands how difficult that can be for anyone in a monogamous relationship. After all, it may not be her norm but she has had one very happy relationship like that, herself. ]
Oh, I'm Tamaranean. I come from a planet in the Vega star system, have you ever heard of it?
[ All he does is nod when she gives her condolences. Spock misses her greatly, but he also has no idea how to react if she ever arrived her, if she'd understand or if she'd be angry or both. It's a troubling matter... but he would very much like to see her again.
But it's illogical to currently dwell on that so he doesn't. Instead, his eyebrow perks up. ]
Yes, I know of the Vega system. I was born on the planet Vulcan in the Vulcan system. My mother and many of my friends are from Earth in the Sol system. Do you know of these?
[ It's curious that he hasn't heard of her people before and wonders if they could be from the same galaxy or simply... similar ones. The latter would be unfortunate. ]
[ Kori may not see relationships the same way, but that doesn't mean she doesn't understand. Besides, she has been in at least one monogamous relationship, and she can't even imagine how difficult it would be for her to be in a place like this were she still engaged to Dick. She would certainly feel guilty, and even if she feels like Dick would do his best to understand, she can easily see how something like this would have affected their relationship.
So in a strange way, she is grateful she's in no such relationship now. It would make any potential reunion all the more complicated and bittersweet. ]
I know Earth; I've been there many times, and I've even live there for a period of time. But I've never once heard of Vulcan, nor seen anyone quite like you.
[ She tilts her head slightly. ] Similar, perhaps. But other than your ears, outwardly you are quite similar to Humans, so it's unfair to make that comparison.
It appears our homes are similar but not the same, then. I have not heard of your people, either, and my ship's mission is to explore new worlds and make contact with new civilizations. The Vega system has been explored long before my career truly began. [ Alas. ]
As for my physicality, Vulcans and Humans are extremely similar, but it is true that I also take some physical characteristics from my mother's side, as well. My eyes, I have often been told, appear human.
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I'm doing alright. I've found a place to live in, and I've been meeting new people and making friends. What about you? [ She realizes she's never asked before, what with the nature of her first meeting, so— ] How long have you been here on the island?
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That is fortunate to hear. I have been well. Though I have been on this planet for 6.8 months, it does not, as you might say, feel like it.
[ Time has certainly 'flown.' ]
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[ Not that she's felt any difficulty, mind. In fact she looks almost like she belongs here, particularly in her current state, naked and sprawled out on the sun like a happy cat taking a nice nap. ]
Do you have many sexual partners?
[ That probably counts as a personal question, but anyway. ]
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[ And that was lucky or he'd be a mess right now.
Anyway, his eyebrow twitches up at the forward question but, hey, is it really that forward in this place? ]
No. I have been with a few only once, yourself included, but there are two on this planet who I have shared multiple sexual encounters with. In my home galaxy, I only share such encounters with my romantic partner.
[ Which is a huge can of worms that he thinks about way too often. ]
Why do you ask?
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I've never seen a place such as this one. I've once been to a planet where many sentient species lived, and one of them was capable of emitting certain chemicals through touch and intimacy that could affect the nature around them, but never a place that worked like this.
[ But then that's why she's sure their current predicament is all due to the Augur running this place, deciding on how and when they'll get things they might want or need. Nothing that's natural to the world itself. ]
Oh, how interesting! Humans are often monogamous, too. It's not so common among my people, though I have had a few monogamous relationships myself.
[ By 'a few' it's probably... one or two, but that's already a lot for her. Especially when she was even engaged at one point, during one of them. ]
I'm curious. And I'm interested. [ No reason not to be candid about that. ] So you have someone back home?
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But as far as her line of questioning is concerned, he can understand that the only drive behind them is that of curiosity. He easily accepts the explanation. ]
Indeed. Lieutenant Nyota Uhura is Chief Communications Officer on the same ship I serve on, the Enterprise. She is human and a remarkable intellectual.
May I ask, what do your people call themselves? I am half-Vulcan and half-Human myself.
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I'm sorry that you're kept away from her while you're here.
[ She understands how difficult that can be for anyone in a monogamous relationship. After all, it may not be her norm but she has had one very happy relationship like that, herself. ]
Oh, I'm Tamaranean. I come from a planet in the Vega star system, have you ever heard of it?
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But it's illogical to currently dwell on that so he doesn't. Instead, his eyebrow perks up. ]
Yes, I know of the Vega system. I was born on the planet Vulcan in the Vulcan system. My mother and many of my friends are from Earth in the Sol system. Do you know of these?
[ It's curious that he hasn't heard of her people before and wonders if they could be from the same galaxy or simply... similar ones. The latter would be unfortunate. ]
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So in a strange way, she is grateful she's in no such relationship now. It would make any potential reunion all the more complicated and bittersweet. ]
I know Earth; I've been there many times, and I've even live there for a period of time. But I've never once heard of Vulcan, nor seen anyone quite like you.
[ She tilts her head slightly. ] Similar, perhaps. But other than your ears, outwardly you are quite similar to Humans, so it's unfair to make that comparison.
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It appears our homes are similar but not the same, then. I have not heard of your people, either, and my ship's mission is to explore new worlds and make contact with new civilizations. The Vega system has been explored long before my career truly began. [ Alas. ]
As for my physicality, Vulcans and Humans are extremely similar, but it is true that I also take some physical characteristics from my mother's side, as well. My eyes, I have often been told, appear human.