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Tweak says, "Why did you choose me?"

Gambit has to (playforkeeps) wrote in doors,
@ 2012-12-20 02:24:00

Entry tags:

arthur, belle etoile, bigby wolf, james kirk, spock

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[As Spock]

Begin transmission. First officer Spock aboard the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701). Status: all senior officers and command-level junior officers other than Captain James Kirk and myself are presumed missing. In the event that this transmission is relayed to any or all missing crew members, report to the command deck immediately for processing.

[He pauses, with Nyota's name on his lips.]

It appears that further irregularities in time and space have resulted in the transportation of my consciousness into the mind of one who inhabits a primitive Earth, specifically Las Vegas, Nevada (36.1208° N, 115.1722° W). No scientific explanation has been recovered as of this transmission, although this officer has several incomplete theories. Further information is required before a report may be compiled and submitted to the Captain. It also appears that a prolonged presence aboard the USS Enterprise will result in my abrupt and unwilling transportation through the door which has led me here.

I find this most unsettling.

Even more curious are the incoherent transmissions of ancient Earth inhabitants which appear on this device with an alarming frequency. I find them both tedious and difficult to comprehend, and would greatly appreciate the assistance of any linguistic specialists who are able to assist in my efforts at translation.

[Again, he cannot help but think of her.]

Reports to follow as I learn more. End transmission.

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	takespoint 2012-12-20 08:13 am UTC (link)
	JUST WHEN THIS PLACE COULDN'T GET ANY MORE AWESOME (Reply to this) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-20 08:22 am UTC (link)
	[To his relief, the text-to-speech feature of this new comm does not increase volume in accordance to the use of all-capitals.] I do not understand the nature of your message. Please clarify. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-20 08:24 am UTC (link)
	[He tries not to write in caps anymore (after breathing into a bag for a few seconds) but the result is simply larger letters.] We are all people living here and writing in the book and you are SO COOL I've completely seen you on tv. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-20 08:33 am UTC (link)
	[After a few minutes spent deciphering this 'clarified' message.] You are a citizen in the ancient version of Las Vegas, Nevada? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-20 08:34 am UTC (link)
	It's only ancient to you because you're from the future on the TV show. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-20 08:38 am UTC (link)
	[He is confused once more.] It appears you are mistaken. There exists a version of myself who was, in fact, transported to my time from the future. However, we are technically separate individuals. [...] In what context have you seen me on your television? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-20 09:02 am UTC (link)
	Oh you're that one! That's the movie. But... uh. Maybe it's best you didn't know that. Spoilers. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-20 09:12 am UTC (link)
	You have acquired documentaries of the USS Enterprise and her exploits in your time? [...] Fascinating. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:19 am UTC (link)
	Well not documentaries, no. Awk. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-22 07:22 am UTC (link)
	[His slang translation program is proving to be especially effective in dealing with these primitive individuals.] In what manner has this conversation become awkward? I'm afraid I am not particularly familiar with the feeling. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:25 am UTC (link)
	It's kind of a show. For entertainment. But you're great! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-22 07:32 am UTC (link)
	Fictional entertainment? [...] And there is also a film? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:40 am UTC (link)
	Um yes. Several. But you're great there too! (Reply to this) (Parent)

tsukino
2012-12-20 05:21 pm UTC (link)

Spoilers are the best part though!!! I'd tease you about totally geeking out, but I did the same over Kirk. So exciting!! I've kinda got my fingers crossed that Luke, Leia, and Han show up sometime soon. That would be EPIC! Too bad all I have is some stupid princess. She'd be totally useless! But hey! End of the world party tomorrow! [Bar name & address] You should come, Cory-Journal.

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	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:19 am UTC (link)
	[Too late for any party.] Kirk? Kirk just repeats stuff! I have no clue what to say to these people. They're too awesome. Thanks for the invite anyway, Val. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	tsukino 2012-12-22 07:28 am UTC (link)
	Dude. It's KIRK!!! Idk. I liked him a lot in the new movie and that's the one that's here so I'm like WEEEEEE. I'm weird, I know. Also. You missed a killer party D: I'm sad. I think you definitely owe me for missing out. And you're always invited Cory-Journal :D (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:29 am UTC (link)
	[He draws a smiley!] (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pesadilla 2012-12-20 03:38 pm UTC (link)
	I take it your adult Xmas list is coming along splendidly then. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	takespoint 2012-12-22 07:13 am UTC (link)
	Everything is rainbows, Lin A. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	bigby 2012-12-20 01:50 pm UTC (link)
	!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-22 04:11 am UTC (link)
	Your text input feature appears to have malfunctioned in the form of excessive punctuation. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	pesadilla 2012-12-20 03:38 pm UTC (link)
	I can help you. I am absolutely a linguistic specialist. My vast repertoire even includes L337. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	fuadan 2012-12-20 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	What are your qualifications? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pesadilla 2012-12-22 05:23 am UTC (link)
	I am an ancient Earth inhabitant with great patience and deductive abilities, which means I'm just perf at teasing sense out of both tedious and difficult to comprehend transmissions. Also I know Greek, Latin, and German. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	fuadan 2012-12-24 10:58 am UTC (link)
	Define perf. [Pause.] What did you study? (Reply to this) (Parent)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-22 05:12 am UTC (link)
	I'm afraid I am not familiar with this particular dialect. [...] As my captain has directed, I request that you state your qualifications. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pesadilla 2012-12-22 05:24 am UTC (link)
	Obviously, you've never been to Canada. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	playforkeeps 2012-12-22 05:33 am UTC (link)
	Your attempt at logic is incorrect. It is a fact that Canada has a history of many languages including English, French, and hundreds of aboriginal dialects, but none of these have ever gone by the reference name of 'L337'. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	pesadilla 2012-12-22 05:36 am UTC (link)
	Seeing as you're the one who's struggling with understanding us ancient Earth inhabitants, maybe you don't know all the deets on Canadian history as well as you think you do. Or anything about the internet, apparently. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

playforkeeps
2012-12-22 05:41 am UTC (link)

[It takes a few moments as he runs Lin A.'s response through the rudimentary 'slang' interpretation program he has begun to develop.]

On the contrary, I have studied the details of Earth languages rather extensively from the eleventh century onwards. Are you referring to an extinct computer programming language? I must admit my knowledge is somewhat lacking in that field earlier than the late twenty-first century.

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	Private Comm Kirk/Spock fuadan 2012-12-20 10:28 pm UTC (link)
	Spock! It's old Earth man, it's great. Just use the forward command when you want to move ahead, otherwise you listen to everything. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: Private Comm Kirk/Spock playforkeeps 2012-12-22 05:14 am UTC (link)
	Please accept my gratitude for the information. Some of these 'old Earth' humans are quite tiresome in their ramblings. What is the scientific purpose of these irrelevant reports? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Private Comm Kirk/Spock fuadan 2012-12-24 11:02 am UTC (link)
	Less science and more sociology, Spock. [Very slight pause.] You should talk to that girl, Val. She'll tell you everything you want to know. (Reply to this) (Parent)