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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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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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