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Jun 22, 2009 10:01:16 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 22, 2009 10:01:16 GMT -5
**FROM This is Quite Illogical** Kirk nodded, and proceeded, with the same purposeful stride he met everything with. The office was at one end, lit, it looked, by electricity. And the desk and ledger might have been out of some old vid from the 20th century. Kirk couldn't be sure. Glancing at the rates, he stood with his hand poised over the bell that would, he hoped, call the clerk. "I only have money for one room," he said, slightly apologetically though his tone held an assumption--conscious or not--that he wouldn't be quarreled with. "I hope that's acceptable."
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Jun 22, 2009 14:12:52 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 22, 2009 14:12:52 GMT -5
"It is," Spock agreed, because it was logical.
Because their surroundings looked quite different, he began scanning with his tricorder. "Fascinating," he murmured, as he computed the readings. "There are materials here that would not have been in common use in the nineteenth century. Highly developed plastics and other synthetic products."
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Jun 22, 2009 14:31:05 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 22, 2009 14:31:05 GMT -5
Kirk nodded. "Agreed," he said. "Just from the looks of things, anyway. I don't suppose that supports any theory except that this is not simple time-travel, which we already knew. This could be an accidental anomaly or part of some constructed experiment." Their conversation was put on hold when a dark-haired woman took Kirk's name and gave them a key. She asked for the cash in advance, and Kirk, raising an eyebrow, complied. He wondered what she thought was going on here--two men, no luggage--but it didn't really matter. The room itself--number 7--was sparse and primitive, though aside from the technology involved Starfleet Spartan was hardly lush. Bland hotel art in cheap frames adorned the walls, and though there was running water in the bathroom the amenities were minimal. ((Want to weigh in on, you know, the size and number of sleeping units? )) ((I've glossed over the clerk business, though we can come back to it later if Sarah or Norman want to get involved. I'm not sure what's going on here.))
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Jun 22, 2009 15:00:09 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 22, 2009 15:00:09 GMT -5
((Yes, and okay, I'm good with whatever. Um. Vulcans can go for weeks without sleep which I assume means they need very little at a time. So I did that.))
"Yet this is authentically twentieth century in every detail," Spock said. "It could be a construct, but if it is the anomaly you mentioned--perhaps this world is not a single universe at all. There have been theories regarding a point at which many universes intersect."
Spock was taking readings of the room and observing it at the same time. There was only one bed.
"It would be most practical if you slept there," Spock pointed out. "While you rest, I can continue to explore. When you awaken, we can switch. I will only require forty-seven minutes, in my current state."
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Jun 22, 2009 15:41:36 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 22, 2009 15:41:36 GMT -5
((Ah, I was not aware of the sleep thing. I presume they can also sleep-meditate while walking, like Legolas.))
Kirk sat on the edge of the bed, as if testing its support. The springs were shot, and it wasn't nearly as firm as he was used to, but it would do.
"A logical plan," he acknowledged, wondering (not for the first time) what on earth it was Vulcans did with all the time they weren't sleeping. "But I'm interested in these theories about the intersection of universes."
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Jun 23, 2009 0:03:30 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 23, 2009 0:03:30 GMT -5
((Oh, I see. It is canon they can go for weeks at a time without it, but nothing says how long they usually sleep per regular interval. Maybe an hour a night does not really make sense biologically. Maybe I should've made him needing to sleep longer? I AM AN ENGLISH MAJOR, NOT A SCIENTIST. ...Does the Bates Motel have Giddeon Bibles?))
"The multiverse has never been my area of expertise," Spock admitted. "Primarily because there is little evidence to prove any theory; however, recent experiences may cause me to rethink my position."
Spock left off the tricorder readings, because they were all consistent with this apparently new setting, just as they had been with the 19th c. French setting.
"There is of course the theory that the multiverse is in fact a universe. That is, that the universes comprising the multiverse are dimensional units which connect and interact, the way our own dimensions in our own single universe connect and interact. In that case, it is posited that at the edge of the multiverse, universes converge."
Now Spock was opening drawers to see whether there was anything of interest in them.
"But life as we know it would be twisted enough at the edge of our own universe. At the edge of the multiverse, I would have assumed the laws of physics would be considerably different. And yet, our surroundings reflect that we have stepped from one time completely into another, except for any observable transition in the act of stepping."
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Jun 23, 2009 9:07:48 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 23, 2009 9:07:48 GMT -5
((I don't know, about the sleep thing. I mean, it's up to you. And yes, I think you can reasonably assume the Bates has Gideon Bibles. Actually his mom probably bought way nicer ones or something, except she's probably cheap.))
Kirk nodded thoughtfully and began casually stripping off his uniform to his underwear. "Which suggests something more stable--or, possibly, more conscious. We'll keep it in mind, though." He laid the uniform pants and shirt over the back of a wooden chair, not folded tightly but neat enough that there was no reason to fear wrinkling. He walked to the bathroom, frowned at the lack of dental hygiene, and rinsed his mouth out. He'd shower in the morning.
"Good luck with your exploration," he said. He knew he didn't need to tell Spock to be careful. "If you do get tired, or need to use it, there's plenty of room on the bed. You won't wake me."
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Jun 23, 2009 15:00:16 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 23, 2009 15:00:16 GMT -5
((HAHAHAHA Kirk you shameless ho.))
Spock knew exactly where to look (down), but it was still highly disconcerting having someone undress in front of him. Vulcans were highly private, and as such he had never shared a room with anyone before. In fact for the most part, he scheduled his time to share with others only for activities which required others, so that almost all his daily tasks were performed in private. The one exception was meals. He had found it extremely discomfiting when he had first come to the Academy that others expected him to eat with them, but he had quickly learned that for many other species meal-times were a social activity at which one could learn much about other cultures. He had grown used to eating with others.
But no one had ever undressed in front of him before.
It was also disconcerting to receive the offer of the bed. Of course he had heard of people platonically sharing sleeping space, but in Vulcan culture it was unheard of. In fact his own proposition that they alternate use of the bed had been unusual, but it had been logical and therefore by no means uncomfortable. And yet the captain's proposal was not illogical, had he required more sleep. Spock was uncomfortable anyway.
But Spock also got the distinct impression Jim was being 'friendly'. Maybe that counted as illogical.
"I do not require it," Spock assured him, and went to investigate the plumbing facilities, since watching someone make preparations for sleep was just as awkward to him as everything else.
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Jun 23, 2009 15:56:27 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 23, 2009 15:56:27 GMT -5
((You know it! Actually I think he really doesn't think it's weird AT ALL. I mean he doesn't even think about it.))
Kirk had re-entered the bedroom and was making his way to the bed before he realized something was off.
Spock was not looking at him.
It wasn't that he required Spock's eyes on him continuously or anything, but this was different--pointed, directed not-looking. He tried to remember what he'd said to prompt such a reaction. "Good luck" was illogical, sure, but hadn't Spock been around humans long enough...
Oh. He hadn't thought twice about stripping down, modesty never having been one of his selling points and habitual comfort with himself totally blinding him to the idea that someone else might not be comfortable with him. His Spock seemed to tolerate it okay, and now that he thought about it there seemed to be an odd pattern in his memory of him calling Spock up on official business while in not-official semi-undress. Spock never batted an eye, and now Kirk wondered if an effort to make him do so was why he did it.
Well he was covered now, the somewhat coarse sheet and flimsy comforter pulled up around him. He figured an apology would just make Spock feel self-conscious, so he didn't offer one. "Well. Wake me up, if something happens. Or if you get tired."
He turned over, resting his head on one arm and wondering what it must be like to be so careful and reserved and all those things that were totally alien to him. He wondered if Spock knew that he confused Kirk as much as Kirk surely confused him. What was so logical about modesty, anyway? It wasn't as if it were about sex.
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Jun 23, 2009 17:12:03 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 23, 2009 17:12:03 GMT -5
((Oh, I agree. Completely. It's not even exhibitionism. Not from his POV, not even unconsciously.))
"I have adequately assessed my need for rest," Spock said, "but I will of course awaken you should your assistance be required."
The bathroom contained distinctly human facilities that seemed appropriate to the--current--time period, though Spock had never researched ancient plumbing. When he came back out, the captain was in the bed. Spock turned out the lights, and left the room.
((I'm not sure how to handle this? If you want, we can just skip time to when they are both rested? Or to when Kirk wakes up and they switch? Or I can have Spock run into someone else at the motel while Kirk is asleep?--someone you play?))
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Jun 23, 2009 17:14:49 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 23, 2009 17:14:49 GMT -5
((Hmm, depends on you, really. I'm fine with skipping ahead to whatever, but if you want Spock to interact with someone else I'm okay with that, too. Um, which means I can't really write anything, since Kirk's asleep. So what do you want to do?))
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Jun 23, 2009 23:11:01 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 23, 2009 23:11:01 GMT -5
Kirk had woken, relatively refreshed despite the poor quality of the mattress. At least there had been no insects or disturbances during the night, and while Spock slept Kirk had used the shower and counted the last of his cash.
It wasn't much.
When Spock woke up, he would find Kirk sitting in a chair, turned away from him to offer Spock some amount of privacy and examining with great interest a book he held in his hand, because it was an Important Cultural Artifact though its illogic was obvious even to him.
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Jun 24, 2009 14:51:14 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 24, 2009 14:51:14 GMT -5
When Spock woke up, he found Kirk sitting in a chair, turned away from him. Since the angle of the chair had been changed, and since the captain had evinced no extreme need for privacy of his own, Spock realized it was for his own benefit, and was thankful for it.
With his usual quietness he got up and pulled his blue shirt back over his black one, put his boots back on, and then went to the bathroom. When he reentered Kirk was still looking at the book.
"A classic," Spock remarked, because he never really said good morning. "Have you read it before?"
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Jun 24, 2009 15:36:54 GMT -5
Post by James T. Kirk on Jun 24, 2009 15:36:54 GMT -5
Kirk looked up, smiling his own good morning and taking Spock's interest as its own form of greeting.
"Of course," he said, though his tone was matter-of-fact, not incredulous at the question. "Even if we've left behind the bigotry and tribalism of our past, I think a knowledge of a culture's foundations is important." He closed it. "Plus, it's the only book in the room. I found it in a drawer."
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Jun 24, 2009 16:29:21 GMT -5
Post by Spock on Jun 24, 2009 16:29:21 GMT -5
Spock was surprised. "There are parts which are indeed bigoted. However many parts seem to me to reflect the very ideals on which the Federation is based." Spock paused in the interest of being perfectly honest. "I confess, I did not read the whole thing. For the reasons of cultural understanding you state, I read . . . the interesting parts."
Spock looked around the room. "There certainly isn't much by way of entertainment. I wonder if any of the rooms or the clerk has a chess board."
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