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[vulcancommander]

[Spock hadn't experienced something like this since his kahs-wan on Vulcan. The test had been a survival test, for a pre-teen Vulcan to survive on his own for ten days without food, water or weapons with him or her within the Vulcan Forge.

But this...this was different. He hadn't experienced such vegetation like this on any planet he and the

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I hate when LJ nibbles my posts. >:C Stupid goat.

[vulcancommander]

[Spock listens to each question, filing it in his mind in an order he can easily answer in and takes his time to do so - he wants to make sure he's informing this person correctly, after all.]

The quadrant Earth and its solar system are in is known to the Federation as the Delta quadrant.
There are approximately 57 species that inhabit various planets throughout the Milky Way galaxy. Nine have made contact with Earth and the Federation.
Our planet, in comparison to Earth, has considerably higher gravity and a thinner atmosphere. The climate is very harsh, and the continents of the planet are desert with two large oceans as the only sources of water.

Our species have the advantage of heightened hearing due to the shape of our ears, and with the gravity and atmosphere differences, our strength is more than a Human's. Our respiratory system is highly efficient, so that we may extract the oxygen we need from the atmosphere, which Humans would have a difficult time in in general. The metabolism rate with a Vulcan is higher, so things such as caffeine have little effect on me and this allows me to go several days without food or sleep.
Our disadvantages are that we are susceptible to nitrous oxide gases. Males have a lowered sense of taste.

The medicine of the year 2255 has advanced quite a bit since when Vulcans first made contact with the Humans, which was in 2063. I am uncertain as to the medicine advancements as I did not study Medical Chemistry.

[ooc: I found the information I was looking for - its so helpful when I think to search 'Milky Way Galaxy'. *facepalm*
*Spock's estimation of how many species comes from here, and I've counted the ones in the Original Series category, since Spock's pulled a few months after the 2009 movie's timeline. That gives Spock time to research various information about planets they pass, species they meet and general database information. :3]

...gdit, lj.

[glacialis_nemo]

[ He maintains his posture, straight and proper as he listens, letting the smirk fade as he absorbed and processed that information as well. ] I'm assuming the other species are not yet advanced enough to safely contact without disrupting the progression of their culture? If technology has advanced far enough to allow interstellar travel, I doubt something as petty as the environment and atmosphere would hinder exploration.

However, that brings to mind a few other questions... If your planet lacks any sources of fresh water, can you only drink salt water without any negative side effects?

[ The lack of medical information was disappointing, but it could easily be overlooked for now since he has the chance to get a better insight of this individual's health and physiology. ] There's also the problem of hyperoxia. I've found massive millipedes, creatures that can only exist in oxygen-rich atmospheres which, if your body is acclimated to a thinner atmosphere than what's found on Earth, might pose a problem. I personally haven't experienced any problems, but have you experienced disorientation, trouble breathing, or near-sightedness?

[[ ooc: Alright. o7 I actually haven't seen the 2009 movie yet. I dunno if I want to since I'm such a fan of Leonard Nemoy's Spock. Is it safe/does the actor do Nemoy justice? c: ]]

*beats the goat*

[vulcancommander]

[These questions would test his patience, that was for certain. He would go along with it, for now.]

I have not made researches on the technological advancements of races besides Vulcans and Humans, though they were on my list of things to do before I was whisked away into this dimension. Hopefully I will be returned just as swiftly so that I may return to my work.

I was insinuating any natural sources of fresh water, but there are none of them on Vulcan. All of the water is filtered through a filtration system for each city and buildings within in. Many of the high ranking Families within the cities have gardens with fountains and ponds that have personal filtration systems that are linked to the main one.

[Spock had a seat by the eggs, taking a curious look at the shield before moving onto the next set of questions.] I have not experienced any such aliments. I stated earlier that I was half Vulcan, the other half Human, which have proved to be adaptable creatures. Due to that fact, I presume that some of the symptoms you have listed may be a problem to full Vulcans, but not for myself personally.

[ooc: From what I read about Nimoy's reaction, apparently Z.Quinto did a very good job at Spock. I think so as well, but I went backwards. I didn't get into Trek until after I watched the new movie, and then flung myself into TOS. Nimoy is in the new movie, so there are boogie points for it there. ♥♥]

;w; thank you.

[glacialis_nemo]

From what I've been told, not only is one's return guaranteed, but one's stay is usually prolonged. The only option is to make the best of the situation and attempt to pick up from where one left off to the best of our abilities, though I've observed that a number of people seem to squander their time. [ Snobbish Vexen was snobbish, lips curling up in a sneer of displeasure at the waste. ]

I see. In that case, I suggest remaining aware of your present state of health. I've found tracks that suggest larger predators are present. [ Surely, Spock would follow where Vexen was going with that train of thought. But! He noticed the interest Spock briefly took in his shield. ]

Ah, yes...my Aegis. What concepts of light and darkness does your realm have? [ Vexen remained standing, his gaze alert as it was curious. With the introduction, he was giving this Vulcan an opportunity to satiate any curiosity he might hold on various universes and concepts therein. ]

[[ ooc: Then I've definitely gotta give it a watch! Nemoy turned Spock into such a pimp. xD I was afraid it would be like the DC/Marvel movies. Good, but..diehards don't seem to be too impressed by all of them. ]

*beats the goat a lot* >:D

[vulcancommander]

Making the best of the situation is the logical idea of any given situation. And though to you or maybe even myself, some of the other residents of the city may be 'squandering their time', they may not have things to do that reflect their skills or interests here. I myself wandered for a couple of days in search of something to occupy my time with. I find exploring the city and reading in the library so far is a good use of my skills, as I am accustomed to technology far advanced as to what I have to my use here.

[Spock looked up from the interestingly shaped shield back to Vexen.] I am uncertain as to what you mean - Vulcan has day and night cycles my like Earth. Unless you are talking of the sense of right and wrong within the Human mind. Things do not work on Vulcan as they do on Earth. Vulcans live by controlling and repressing all emotion in favor of an ethical system devised by an important figure in Vulcan history, Surak, that was based purely on logical principles. As such, we base decisions on logic, and the moral code falls within it. Killing, stealing, other such actions that are punishable by Human law are illogical and therefore not committed by Vulcans.

[ooc: I hope Spock talking about the light/dark thing and morale codes was logical. I tried my best. XD

Of course diehards aren't going to be impressed. I mean, they kept to a lot of things, like obligatory red shirt dying, there's a hidden tribble, Pike, melds - I was very disappointed in the lack of Nurse Chapel. They need their Team Medical, damnit. D< ]