.004 - video

[captain_jtkirk]

I don't think these things are malfunctioning at all but if it's just an excuse to roll call, then I'm Captain James T. Kirk. My friends call me Jim.

[He tips the communicator to the side, and there's Spock. Looking stoic as always.]

And that's Spock. Don't worry kids, he always looks like that. He won't bite.

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[logistical]

[Er.]

Hello, Ms. Leslie.

[lesliemonster]

[Ben. Would. Die.]

Hello, Mr. -- Spock?

[It's totally Spock, but she at least has to try.]

[logistical]

Mr. or Commander are acceptable.

[lesliemonster]

Which do you prefer?

[logistical]

I have no preference.

[lesliemonster]

Come on. Everyone has a preference. That's why no one calls me Barbara.

[logistical]

I do not [very slight emphasis:] have any preference.

[Just don't call him 'green-blooded hobgoblin' B(]

[lesliemonster]

Commander Spock, then. It sounds more bad ass.

[logistical]

[Right. Let's just change the subject.]

Are you acquainted with the Barge?

[lesliemonster]

[It is a COMPLIMENT.]

I am, Commander. I was a warden for roughly eight months. I've been looking forward to a communication disruption for awhile.

[logistical]

I have only come aboard recently. Do you have any advice?

[lesliemonster]

I have a binder full of it.

[No, seriously. She holds up a binder, entitled "Advice for New Wardens." It is very neatly organized, with colored tabs and everything.]

Do you have an inmate, yet?>

[logistical]

[Leslie, you are a Helper and Spock likes you.]

Yes, I have been assigned.

[lesliemonster]

[Her two actual goals in life are being helpful and being liked.

Plus being president. But the first two thing are really going to help with that.]

Okay. I might suggest switching this transmission to private -- I don't believe I can do that from my laptop. This thing can't even load itunes.

[Private]

[logistical]

The connection is now secure. You may speak freely.

[Private]

[lesliemonster]

Thank you. To whom are you assigned, Commander?

[Private]

[logistical]

Are you familiar with Aya?

[Private]

[lesliemonster]

Aya? Yes. She assisted me on several projects.

[Leslie frowns, and reaches for another set of binders.]

I'm sorry -- I misunderstood and thought that you were a warden.

[Because he is friggin Spock. Needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few! COME ON, BARGE.]

Not that there is anything at all wrong with being an inmate! I've seen many people graduate and go on to become contributing members of society.

[Private]

[logistical]

[If Vulcans show offence this would be such an offended look, Leslie.]

I am not at liberty to disclose the details, but she has encountered... difficulties in her journey to become an emotional being. I have been assigned to assist her.

[Private]

[lesliemonster]

[Leslie can't process your non-offended look, because what? Out of every warden that Leslie could think of, she'd never imagine someone as reliable as Aya to get demoted.]

I...see. [Okay. Inmate binder, away.] How is your relationship with Aya, so far? Do you meet regularly?

[Private]

[logistical]

[You and everyone else, Leslie. Spock is just going to move on now.]

We have established a routine she finds suitable.

[Private]

[lesliemonster]

[Probably a good move, 'cause Leslie is still processing.]

That's good. That's a first step that a lot of wardens aren't able to manage. What about short-term goals?

[Private]

[logistical]

Determining the flaws in her reasoning. As a machine of considerable computing power, it is logical to approach the issue in a way she may comprehend.

[Private]

[lesliemonster]

That sounds very important! [And detailed, dang Spock, way to keep them details tight]

But I'm moreso talking about hobbies. Part time jobs. Social events. Things that get a resident of this ship connected with their community.

[Private]

[logistical]

[Ah. That, he has very little experience with.]

What would you suggest?