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[There's an awkward silence at first as if the speaker is finding this rather difficult to say... or doesn't know quite what to say in the first place. But though hesitant, his voice soon comes.]

I... would like to apologise for any embarrassment caused during the recent holiday. This was my first experience with such an event and... I was not prepared for what might happen.

[Another pause.]

That is not the only reason I have chosen to speak today however. There are two other matters I would like to address.

Firstly, I have learned more about what humans call 'birthdays' over the past few weeks. Is this celebrated by all humans? Perhaps even non-humans? Why celebrate another year passing when it only means you are being brought closer to death? Why is this such a... joyous occasion?

Secondly, I have found myself growing idle in Luceti and have realised that the time has come for me to offer some assistance to those living within the enclosure. I may not be able to fulfill my original purpose here, but... I need to make myself useful. If I do not then I may not stay here for much longer. Unless of course, this body will keep me trapped. It would be an empty and meaningless existence.

I cannot offer much in the way of strength but I would be willing to learn new skills, within reason. If my power to manipulate wind would be of any use to you then that is something I can do as well. If anyone has any suggestions... I would like to hear from you.

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[The Spirit gives a nod at that.]

I understand. I am not one to talk about such things myself, at least not on a personal level... I am sorry if that is not what you wanted to hear, but if this is important to you then the only way to find a solution is to confront the problem no matter how difficult it may seem.

Indeed... you are correct.

[Spock placed his head in his hands.] What...what of yourself? Have you ever encountered anybody you were compatible with? [Way to ask someone if they've ever had a boyfriend or girlfriend Spock... we need to work on your language.]

[Wh-what? That question catches Eley off guard all of a sudden and he can't help but blush a little at the thought of it, his eyes finding their way to the tabletop.]

Ah... no. Before now I had little knowledge of how people came to be a couple, of what love meant or even about how the desire to be more... intimate came to pass. I still feel that I have a lot to learn.

Besides that... Spirits are not meant to be paired in such a way.

They are not? Do you not find that to be a lonely existence? Do you have a family?

[Spock knew some of Eley's past... but it was limited to the kingdom and the people he took care of.
Did Eley not have anyone?]

...

[Eley has to think about that. Lonely? He hadn't really thought about loneliness before. Perhaps that was one feeling that had evaded him for so long... or perhaps he simply didn't recognise it.

Family was another thing he had spoken to others about albeit briefly. What exactly defined a family? Blood ties or a strong bond between others? Or both?]

I have managed well enough. With my duties at home, I had not given much thought to how isolated I might seem. To fall in love and dote on someone would only prove a distraction, yes? My duties to the planet are more important.

As for family, I suppose you could argue that I have a brother and sister. Perhaps even a father in relation to my creator. However we rarely make contact and when we do it is... only regarding our work. None of us have spoken to our creator since the planet was first formed.

That is... an interesting relationship.

Vulcans are connected intimately through the mind... families share bonds, and there is a resonating connection with the rest of the race and the planet.
However... the strongest bond a Vulcan can achieve is one of.. T'hy'la. The one person that they were meant to be with. For humans, it could be interpreted as... soulmates.

[Spock shifts.] I apologise for burdening you with this information.

Soulmates?

[Eley had to wonder if he would ever come across an individual like that. He had made more friends than he ever thought he would in the past but... could he ever form a bond that close with someone?]

I was not aware that there was such a thing. It is certainly not a burden... it sounds like anyone finding a person they feel they are meant to be with is lucky considering how many are in the world. Even across worlds.

Indeed... T'hy'la bond is incredibly rare... the last case was over a thousand years ago.

However, it is an ideal that is so embedded in Vulcan ideology that we know as soon as we come in contact with that one person.

But I do not think my Captain is ready for this level of commitment, to which I can completely understand. I tried to keep it secret from him... until the 'accident' on Valentines.

[All of this could potentially make things very difficult between them, Eley could see that.]

May I ask what you would do if your Captain decided he could never make such a commitment?

I...

[Spock closed his eyes for a moment, dreading the very thought.]

I would make sure that he would not suffer because of the bond ever again... then I would continue to carry it like the treasure that it is...for the rest of my life.

I would continue to be his friend.

[Eley looked up at him at that. There's a certain... admiration in his eyes and perhaps a little bemusement.]

It would hurt you a great deal would it not? Would it not be wiser to try to separate yourself from him so that you are not reminded of what can never come to be?

Dissolving a bond severely hurts both parties.

I would not allow Jim to suffer that much. It would not be right, considering that this entire situation is my fault.

To say it is a fault seems... strange for something that seems to encourage a positive connection between two people. Is this also a side effect of love? Can it hurt as much as bring joy to someone?

Why pursue something that can destroy so easily?

[His eyes drop to the table again.]

Forgive me. This is a personal matter for you. I should not be using it to gain more insight for my own interests.

[Spock shakes his head.]

I am honoured that you would ask me these things.... but I am unsure if I am the logical one to answer. I have been spending my entire life attempting to suppress my emotions.

But from what I understand... love is destructive in nature. It changes the individual, roughly forming them until you are new.

But, in the end, you are enlightened.

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