[ It is meant as a tease, though her tone is entirely deadpan. It had been a better challenge than most, considering how rare it was for humans to sit across from her and dare to play.
Not that Spock will say that aloud. ]
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[ Doubtful and Spock's flicker of expression agrees. ]
Negative. I have completed my shift for the day, though I have personal experiments in the science labs that require attending in approximately three hours.
[ She leans back, brow furrowing like she's considering dropping a particularly pointed comment. Being direct with Vulcans helps — as does being direct in general. That said, this feels like something that requires more delicacy, and perhaps, subtlety. ]
[ That... is certainly not what Spock was expecting. ]
While guessing is not an activity in which I engage, I can reasonably assume that you mean another conversation, perhaps over another mentally engaging activity should you prefer not to lose another chess game, by your comment.
[ Failing at subtle there, Sonja. But that is acceptable; Spock appreciates direct. ]
[ Spock is not unaware of the differences in human smiles. So long around humans will teach you a few things. ]
Your card game, as we discussed. Science experiments, though those are unlikely to lead to conversation that is not directly related to the experiment.
Science cannot fly over one's head, as the subject matter is incapable of flying. [ So many illogical idioms. ] Indeed, we shall reconvene tomorrow at this time.
[ And with that, Spock, never one to spend unneeded minutes on farewells, nods sharply and departs. ]
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Vulcans do not lie, Lieutenant.
[ It is meant as a tease, though her tone is entirely deadpan. It had been a better challenge than most, considering how rare it was for humans to sit across from her and dare to play.
Not that Spock will say that aloud. ]
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Perhaps a few more games against you and I'll improve, Commander. [ not a chance ] So, headed back on shift?
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Negative. I have completed my shift for the day, though I have personal experiments in the science labs that require attending in approximately three hours.
Yourself, Lieutenant?
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[ She leans back, brow furrowing like she's considering dropping a particularly pointed comment. Being direct with Vulcans helps — as does being direct in general. That said, this feels like something that requires more delicacy, and perhaps, subtlety. ]
I'd like to do this again.
[ So much for subtle. ]
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While guessing is not an activity in which I engage, I can reasonably assume that you mean another conversation, perhaps over another mentally engaging activity should you prefer not to lose another chess game, by your comment.
[ Failing at subtle there, Sonja. But that is acceptable; Spock appreciates direct. ]
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[ Her smile curves, not sharp, but this close to laughter. Vulcans are hilarious. ]
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Your card game, as we discussed. Science experiments, though those are unlikely to lead to conversation that is not directly related to the experiment.
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[ And with that, Spock, never one to spend unneeded minutes on farewells, nods sharply and departs. ]